Cha Ka Jellu Recipe
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Make Cha Ka Jellu in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Jellu Base
Cha Flavors
Prepare Jellu Base
1. Mix Agar-Agar
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of agar-agar powder. Stir well and let it soak for 10 minutes.
2. Dissolve Ingredients
After soaking, place the saucepan on medium heat and add 1 cup of sugar. Stir continuously until the agar-agar and sugar are fully dissolved.
3. Add Color
If using food coloring, add a drop at this stage and mix well until it's evenly distributed.
4. Set the Mixture
Pour the mixture into a mold or tray and let it cool at room temperature until it sets, which usually takes about 1-2 hours.
Prepare Cha
5. Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
6. Steep Tea
Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves and crushed cardamom pods. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
7. Add Milk and Sugar
After steeping, add 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the saucepan. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Strain Cha
Remove from heat, strain the tea into cups, and discard the tea leaves and cardamom.
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