Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate
Chai Spiced hot chocolate– a comforting rich and delicious beverage to keep you warm during the winters. A steaming mug of this hot chocolate spiced with chai masala will certainly cheer you up on a cold afternoon. Hot chocolate, book and snuggles that’s how a winter evening should roll 🙂 Here is how to make perfect chai spiced hot chocolate at home. Much easy, much economical and most delicious
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: beverage
Cuisine: continental
Servings: 3
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Harini
Spices For Chai Hot Chocolate
- 1/2 inch cinnamon bark
- 3 green cardamoms husk removed
- 3 cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika optional
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
Other Ingredients For Spiced Hot Chocolate
- 1/2 cup water
- 2.5 cups milk whole, preferably
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh cream optional
- 6 dark or milk chocolate squares
Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 inch cinnamon stick, pods from 3 green cardamom and 3 cloves in a sauce pan. To that add a pinch of paprkia if using and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Instead of whole spices you can also use 1 teaspoon tea masala powder.
Mix well without lumps and bring the mixture to a rapid boil.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes so that the flavor of spices steep in. Now add sugar and mix well.
Add 2.5 cups boiled whole milk and 2 teaspoons fresh cream.
Mix well and finally add 3-4 pieces of dark or milk chocolate.
Stir and simmer till the chocolate melts. Transfer to serving cups gently discarding the whole spices. You can strain if needed. Serve chai hot chocolate immediately.
- You can double or halve the recipe
- Use any dairy milk for vegan version.
Serving: 3g | Calories: 179kcal