Punjabi Cha
Puneet Sethi, RDN
Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful: One of my favorite ways to practice mindfulness is mindfully enjoying an afternoon tea, or in Punjabi, “Cha.” In the afternoon, I appreciate the opportunity to pause, and recharge before I transition to the later part of my day. Grinding the ginger and spices, watching the water boil, sipping on the warm tea, and observing how I feel provides a wonderful opportunity to practice mindfulness.
-Puneet Sethi, RDN
RECIPE NOTES
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes 2 portions
INGREDIENTS
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6 cardamom pods
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½ teaspoon fennel seed
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4 cloves
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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2 teabags of black tea or
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1 tablespoon of loose black tea
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2 cups of water
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1 cup of whole milk or dairy alternative
DIRECTIONS
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Place water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Grind spices and ginger together in a mortar and pestle.
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Place ginger and spices into water, allowing to boil and release the flavors. Add in tea, allowing the mixture to fully boil, at least 1-2 minutes.
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Add in dairy or dairy alternative, again allowing the mixture to come to a full boil.
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Once boiling, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
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Strain the mixture into 1-2 cups, add sugar as needed. Enjoy!