By: Mayuri

Region: Indian

Dish:Vegetarian - Drinks

Servings: 2

Time to Prepare: 10 Mins

Ingredients

2 cups water, 500 ml
4 teaspoon sugar or add as per taste
2 teaspoon assam tea
¼ cup milk or add as per taste

Masala:

½ inch cinnamon/dalchini
2 to 3 green cardamoms/chotti elaichi
2 cloves/lavang
1 inch ginger/adrak

Directions

take ½ inch cinnamon, 2 to 3 green cardamoms, 2 cloves and 1 inch ginger in a mortar-pestle.
crush coarsely and keep aside.
in a sauce pan or a small pan with a handle, heat 2 cups water (250 ml).
let the water come to a boil and then add the crushed spices.
boil the spices along with the water for 2 to 3 minutes.
add sugar as per taste. i usually add 4 teaspoon raw sugar. you can add more or less.
now add 2 teaspoon assam tea. boil for a minute. this boiling time depends on how strong you want your tea. if you prefer a strong intense tea, then boil for a few more minutes.
add milk. after adding milk boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
if using chilled milk, then boil with tea for 2 to 3 minutes. if using hot milk, then add the milk and switch off the flame.
pour the tea through a tea strainer directly in the cup.
serve masala chai hot with some indian snacks or indian cookies or biscuits.

Comments

Its time to have masala chai just to get reresh ourself.

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