Ingredients
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3 cups whole milk, or more to taste
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 cups white sugar
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4 cinnamon sticks
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4 tablespoons Indian-style plain black tea
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3 tablespoons garam masala (Indian spice blend)
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10 black peppercorns
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6 cardamom pods
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2 whole star anise pods
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate (Optional)
Directions
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Mix whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon sticks, tea, garam masala, peppercorns, cardamom pods, anise pods, and nutmeg together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a colander into a large bowl. Add up to 1 cup more milk to cut spice level and sweetness to your liking.
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Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Stir chocolate into the churned milk mixture and freeze, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy, 4 to 5 hours.
Cook's Notes:
India chai tea and masala spices are available at all Indian grocery stores, but you could use pre-made chai tea bags instead. When we use chai tea bags, we break open 3 to 4 bags and add the contents to the mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 523 | Calories |
| 29g | Fat |
| 66g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 523 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 29g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 88% |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 52mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 60g | |
| Protein 5g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 140mg | 11% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 199mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
