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June 19, 2010

GINGER TEA RECIPE - INJI TEA - HOMEMADE GINGER TEA

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Ginger tea
I love ginger tea / inji tea a lot. Before marriage, when I was working I used to go with my friend  to a nearby canteen at least twice a day just to have this tea. It was a flavorful, mild and tasty tea. After this, I never had a tea similar to that taste. 

Last week when I was surfing the net I came across a ginger tea recipe which is a bit different from the usual one we make. I immediately tried it on the same evening. To my surprise, I found its taste similar to the one I had in canteen.. I was very much satisfied. 

Though ginger tea is not a special, unique recipe to share with,  I wanted to have this post in my blog. So here comes the inji tea recipe with a picture for you all.

Ingredients:
1 cup - 250ml
  • Boiled Milk – 1 cup
  • Water – 1/2 cup
  • Tea powder – 1.5 tsp ( I used 3 roses tea powder)
  • Ginger – 2 inches (crush a little)
  • Cardamom – 1 no ( crush with skin, optional)
  • Sugar – 1.5 – 2 tsp ( depends)
Method:
  • In a wide mouthed bowl, add water and the crushed ginger & cardamom.
  • Allow it to boil for 3 mins in low flame so that the ginger gets cooked in the water and gets a nice flavor.
  • Then add the milk , sugar , tea powder. Allow it to boil for 2 mins in medium flame.
  • Strain the tea sediments and enjoy !!
Serve hot with snacks !!

Note :The ginger should be well cooked before you add the milk and other ingredients. The essence of ginger would be well absorbed into the water..


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26 comments :

Indian Khana said...

For me all the tea I hav has to have ginger ..I dont like plain tea atall..looks gud...

Sreelekha Sumesh said...

Nice tea with ginger.Looks really good.

Chitra said...

Thnx priti & sreelekha for ur quick comments :)

SUFFIX said...

Ginger tea is our place tradition, without ginger we wont prepare tea in our home, its really beneficial!!

Veggie Hut said...

I normally have this tea.. everyday..my day starts with it..

Home Cooked Oriya Food said...

my day starts with it too... it is so yum - right ?

Aruna Manikandan said...

I simply love this tea dear....
looks perfect :-)

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Nice to know more abt ginger and perfect tea...

Mangala Bhat said...

This is my all time fav! Thanks for ur versoin of recipe ..Thanks sooo much Chaitra!

Priya Suresh said...

Ginger tea, feel like having that cup of tea, looks yum!

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

Thanx for sharing dear...
healthy n tasty tea.

Unknown said...

NIce looks nice & i love ginger tea..

Vikis Kitchen said...

Very nice tea dear. Always like the ginger in my tea....urs look gorgeous. Thanks for the info on the ginger....much useful.

GEETHA ACHAL said...

இஞ்சி டீ சூப்பர்ப்...எனக்கும் இதனை குடிக்க மிகவும் பிடிக்கும்...நன்றி...

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

I always make plain tea. Very rarely i make this ginge tea. love the perfect colur of the tea and nice click with the text of ginger tea on it

Unknown said...

i need this now..yumm..

lata raja said...

With rains lashing us out and keeping us indoors bored to death, I could do with some ginger tea to pep the mood! Nice one Chitra.

Ash said...

Hmmm.... How much I love that color..... My favorite, it is too..... I loved adding ginger in my T passionately..... Just recently I stopped, because everyone cautioned me too much is too bad.... But I still indulge at least once a month.... Hugs )))

Ash....
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

Rachana said...

I am addicted to ginger tea :-) I love it :-)

Chitra said...

Thank u all dearies :)

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Chitra,
My MIL loves ginger tea. Your's look gorgeous and nice presentation.

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Chitra Amma's Kitchen said...

Tea looks fantastic.Every evening I like to sip ginger tea and watch my favourite channel.I some times squeeze a few lime drops instead of milk.

Laavanya said...

I have ginger tea everyday in the evening - always energizes me.

Mythreyi Dilip said...

Wow! a nice soothing tea dear, should be great for my sore throat:)

Padma said...

Love to have this in the evenings. Looks yummy and nice in color.

PranisKitchen said...

good for health and really refreshing one. everyday i used to prepare this atleat one time .our faorite tea