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Masala Chai recipe

Masala Chai is a flavored hot beverage made with tea, milk and aromatic spices. Sweet and piping hot tea, is a perfect way to kick start the day.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

masala (spices)-

  • 3 green cardamom pods elaichi
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 5 black peppercorns optional
  • 2 cloves
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick

other ingredients-

  • 2 cups water
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2 to 3 tsps tea powder
  • 2 to 3 tsp sugar or to taste

Instructions

  • In a sauce bring the water to a boil.
  • While the water is boiling lightly crush the cardamom and muddle the ginger.
  • Add tall the spices to the water and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Now add the tea and boil it for few minutes depending on how dark you prefer your tea., atleast five minutes.
  • Add sugar to taste, you may notice that masala chai takes more sugar.
  • Strain the tea directly into the serving cup and enjoy.