Spiced Milk Tea (Masala Chai)

Ingredients (for 2 cups of Tea)

1. Cardamom – 2 pods
2. Dried Ginger (Chukku) – 2 tsp
3. Cinnamon Stick – 1″ piece
4. Cloves – 2
5. Loose Tea – 2 tsp (Any good brand like Brooke Bond Red Label)
6. Whole Milk – 1 cup
7. Water – 1 cup
8. Sugar – to taste

Directions

1. Grind Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon & Cloves into fine powder.
2. Combine milk and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Once it gets warm, add the spices and bring it to a slow boil.
4. Reduce heat and add the loose tea. Simmer for a few minutes so that the spices release its flavors .
5. Strain and discard the tea dust and spices. Add sugar to taste.

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