AFGHAN TEA - AN AUTHENTIC FAMILY RECIPE

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This is a great recipe for the typical tea drunk in Afghani homes. It is easy to make and very warming. Traditionally you drink it with sugar but if you wish to leave it out or sub with Splenda etc, that's OK!

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole milk
4 -5 whole green cardamom pods
3 tea bags
3 -4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Gently 'bruise' the cardamon by smacking with a rolling to open the husk up a little.
  • Place the cardamon, milk & tea bags in a pan & slowly simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, mix in sugar & pour into cups to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 105, Carbohydrate 18, Sugar 18.6, Protein 7.7

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