Masala Tea 2

Ingredients:

• pepper corns
• cardamom (ilaichi)
• sugar (cheeni)
• water

Method:

• Take 1 cup water put to heat.
• Add 1 1/2 tsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. chai masala (refer below)
• 2 pinches cardamom powder and1 full tsp .leaf tea.
• Allow to simmer till aroma exudes.
• Add 1 cup milk, bring back to boil.
• Allow to simmer for 2 minutes.
• Cover and take off heat.
• Keep aside for 2 minutes. Strain and serve piping hot.
• For Chai masala:
• 1 cup dried ginger root,
• 1/2 cup elaichi pods (green cardamom),
• 1 tbsp. peppercorns,
• 6 - 7 " sticks cinnamon.
• Grind all the mixture together into powder.
• Keep it in a air tight container; use when preparing tea.