CHAI MASALA

Soothing and delicious, this can be especially savoured on a rainy day Preparation Time : 5 mins Cooking Time : 5 mins Servings : 4

Ingredients

Tea leaves 4 teaspoons Black peppercorns 16 Cinnamon 1 inch stick Cloves 4 Green cardamoms 4 Dry ginger 1 teaspoon Milk 2 cups Chai masala 1 teaspoon Sugar 4 teaspoons

Method

Dry grind all the masala ingredients to a fine powder. Let it cool completely then sieve. Store in an airtight container. Use the masala as and when required to make tea.To make tea, mix two cups of milk and two cups of water and bring to a boil. Add tea leaves and chai masala. Let it boil for a minute, add sugar. When it comes to a boil, lower heat and let it simmer for two minutes. Strain and serve piping hot.