Masala Chai

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 4 teaspoons Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Darjeeling Tea Leaves
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1/2 inch cinnamon
• 2 to 3 pieces Green Cardamoms
• 2 pieces Cloves
• 1 inch Ginger

Directions

1. 1Take 1/2 inch cinnamon, 2 to 3 green cardamoms, 2 cloves and 1 inch ginger in a mortar pestle, crush coarsely and keep aside.
2. 2Heat 2 cups of water (250 ml) in a saucepan.
3. 3Let the water come to a boil and then add the crushed spices.
4. 4Boil the spices along with the water for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5Add sugar as per taste.
6. 6Add 2 teaspoons of Darjeeling tea and boil for a minute.
7. 7Add milk and boil for 2-3 more minutes.
8. 8Pour the tea through a strainer into the cups.
9. 9Serve masala chai hot with some Indian snacks or cookies.