Fennel Cardamom Tea Recipe | Saunf Wali Chai Recipe | Fennel Milk Tea

 Fennel Cardamom Tea Recipe with video & step by step photos. Fennel Cardamom Tea was introduced to me by my Punjabi Aunty. Few Weeks back went to their place and had this Fennel Cardamom/Saunf Wali chai. Fennel seeds, my most favorite spice of all love its flavor and I add fennel seeds in most of my dishes. Even in Sambar Tadka, Fennel is not only rich in flavor but also has tons of health benefits. I start my day with just Fennel water. If you haven't tried Fennel seeds in your milk tea please give it a try. 

Generally I don't drink tea and very rarely prefer Ginger Cardamom Tea but due to some health issues tea doesn't suit me and I stopped taking it completely. When I visited Neighbor Aunty's home few weeks back she gave me tea, little hesitated to take the tea but she said you drink it you will like it. I took a small sip and loved the flavor and unique taste since I never had Fennel tea before. As we met after long time was busy talking other things and finished my tea. I was bit worried that I am gonna get heartburn or stomach upset due to tea but to my surprise nothing happened and I was very normal after drinking full cup of tea. Then next day called Aunty for the tea recipe, and she said its very simple and require only 2 ingredients and no other masala, just Fennel/Saunf & Cardamom/Elaichi. I prepared this tea couple of times after that, V & my elder son loved this tea. If you are a tea lover, then you must try this tea once and am sure it gonna be your regular preferred tea. 

Fennel Cardamom Tea Recipe

Prep Time : Nil | Cook Time : 10-15 Minutes

Recipe Cuisine : Indian | Makes : 2 6oz tea cups

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Ingredients

1. Water   1 & 1/2 Cup
2. Milk   1/2-3/4 Cup(I used Whole Milk little less than 3/4 C)
3. Black Tea   2 tsp
4. Fennel Seeds   3/4 tsp
5. Cardamom  3 pods(lightly crushed)
6. Sugar    2-3 tsp or as needed

Notes:
Whole Milk or Reduced Fat Milk is preferred. 
I used Taj Mahal brand tea.

You can also use jaggery or brown sugar, and can add along with tea while boiling itself.

As my husband prefers no sugar tea, I added very little sugar in the end.

Method

In a sauce pan bring water to boil, when it starts boiling add tea & fennel seeds, crushed cardamom let it boil for 4-5 minutes.

And then add milk and give a nice stir and let the tea & milk boil together for 2 minutes.

When the color turns dark and let it simmer for few more seconds.

If needed add sugar now and switch off the stove.

Strain the tea using a fine tea filter and serve hot with your favorite namkeen/snack or biscuits.

Fennel Cardamom Tea Recipe With Step by Step Photos:

In a sauce pan bring water to boil, when it starts boiling add tea & fennel seeds, crushed cardamom let it boil for 4-5 minutes.

And then add milk and give a nice stir and let the tea & milk boil together for 2 minutes.

Once the tea has boiled well, switch off the stove and strain the tea using a tea filter

Add sugar now and pour into serving cups and enjoy