Matka Chai Recipe

Craving the classic street-style matka chai? You can easily make it at home—just follow the step-by-step matka chai recipe below.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups water
• 1.5 cups full-fat milk
• 2 tsp black tea leaves
• 1-inch fresh ginger (crushed)
• 3–4 cardamom pods (crushed)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves (optional)
• Sugar or jaggery to taste
• Clay cups (matkas) for serving

Steps:

1. In a pot, add water, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Let it boil for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add tea leaves and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
3. Add milk and sugar (or jaggery). Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Lower heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and aromatic.
5. Strain the chai into a teapot or directly into warm clay cups.
6. Serve hot and enjoy the earthy scent and taste of real Matka Chai.