Aaj First Time Coconut Milk ki Chaey Bnai

Ingredients

• 1 large Fresh Mature Coconut (Whole, fresh; will provide both water and flesh)
• 1 cup Water (Room temperature, for blending coconut flesh)
• 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste)
• 2 cups Full‑Fat Cow Milk (Gaya Milk) (Adds richness; can be substituted with plant‑based milk)
• 2 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves (Strong Assam or Darjeeling works best)
• 2 Cardamom Pods (Crushed, optional for aroma)

Instructions

1. Crack and Peel the Coconut

   Place the coconut on a sturdy surface, use a hammer or coconut cracking tool to split it open, then peel away the hard outer husk to expose the white flesh.

   Time: PT10M

2. Extract Coconut Water

   Hold the split coconut over a bowl and pour out the clear coconut water. Set the water aside.

   Time: PT2M

3. Cut Coconut Flesh into Small Pieces

   Using a knife, cut the white coconut flesh into roughly 1‑inch cubes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Blend Coconut Flesh with Water

   Place the coconut cubes into a food processor, add 1 cup of room‑temperature water, and blend until a thick, milky slurry forms.

   Time: PT5M

5. Strain to Obtain Coconut Milk

   Line a large bowl with a muslin cloth, pour the blended mixture through, and squeeze firmly to extract the milk. Discard the pulp or save for baking.

   Time: PT5M

6. Boil Coconut Milk, Water, and Sugar

   In a saucepan, combine the extracted coconut milk, the reserved coconut water, and 3 Tbsp sugar. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

7. Add Gaya Milk and Re‑Heat

   Pour in the 2 cups of full‑fat cow milk, return to a gentle boil, then lower heat to a simmer for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 95°C

8. Steep Tea Leaves (and Cardamom)

   Add the black tea leaves and crushed cardamom pods to the hot liquid, cover, and let steep for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 95°C

9. Strain and Serve

   Remove the tea leaves and cardamom using a strainer, pour the hot coconut milk tea into cups, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g