masala chai

                    

masala chai....

ingredients (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

main 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

how to make the recipe:

1. take ½ inch cinnamon, 2 to 3 green cardamoms, 2 cloves and 1 inch ginger in a mortar-pestle.
2. crush coarsely and keep aside.
3. in a sauce pan or a small pan with a handle, heat 2 cups water (250 ml).
4. let the water come to a boil and then add the crushed spices.
5. boil the spices along with the water for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. add sugar as per taste. i usually add 4 teaspoon raw sugar. you can add more or less.
7. 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.
8. add milk. after adding milk boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. 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.
10. pour the tea through a tea strainer directly in the cup.
11. serve masala chai hot with some indian snacks or indian cookies or biscuits.