Lahore Deli’s Chai By Maple Kitchen

By Arti Rout

updated November 2, 2025

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Delicious Tea
Recipe
Lahore Deli’s Chai
Ingredients
Instructions
Video
NUTRITION INFO
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Delicious Tea

This recipe is inspired by the chai from Lahore Deli in New York City, this tea is simple yet packed with flavour. Using only cardamom and fennel seeds, it has a unique and refreshing taste that reflects the essence of traditional chai. The cardamom adds a warm, aromatic note, while fennel seeds bring a mild sweetness. It’s typically served with milk and sweetened to your liking, creating a creamy and comforting drink.

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Recipe

Lahore Deli’s Chai

Arti Rout

Lahore deli’s Chai is simple yet packed with flavor. It use cardamom and fennel seeds. It has a unique and refreshing taste. It is served with milk. Enjoy

5 from 1 vote

13g

(per serving)

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian, Pakistani

Servings servings

Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients

4-5 Green Cardamom Pods, crushed
1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds , crushed
3 cup Whole Milk
1 cup Water
2 tsp Black Tea( i added little more than pinch)
2 tsp Sugar( can also use Honey or Maple Syrup for serving)

Instructions

In a saucepan add 1 cup of water, cardamom and fennel seeds,Boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat and add milk, black tea and sugar give a nice mix.
Simmer the mixture whisking occasionally until the tea is fragrant and turns a creamy light brown colour about 8–10 minutes.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve discarding the solids.
For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
Enjoy😋

Video

NUTRITION INFO

Nutrition Facts

Lahore Deli's Chai

Amount per Serving

Calories

249

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.4

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

146

Potassium

602

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

594

Vitamin C

Calcium

475

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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