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Indian Food Recipes

#45 – Kesar Chai Recipe – A Delicious Saffron Flavored Indian Tea

By August 1, 2023No Comments

Ingredients: 2 cups Water,1 teaspoon Tea leaves,1/4 cup Milk,10 Saffron strands – or more

Time in minutes: 10 Servings: 2 Course: North Indian Breakfast Diet: Vegetarian

Instructions: To begin making the Kesar Chai, add water into a saucepan, along with the saffron strands and allow it to come to a brisk boil.Once it begins to boil; add the tea leaves. Allow the tea leaves to simmer in the water for about a minute and turn off the heat.Once you add the tea leaves, allow it to brew just a little to ensure the tea stays light and does not turn bitter.Stir in the milk into the chai and allow it to rest for a few seconds. Strain the Kesar chai into the cups and serve. Add a few more saffron strands to the top while serving, this will give a great look and also add to the taste and flavor of the chai.Serve the Kesar chai Recipe along with Samosa or Vegetable Bajji or Pakora for an evening snack.

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