Masala Chai / Spicy Tea

Ingredients:

Pudina - 4 leaves
Ginger - 1 inch
Cardamom - 4
Cinnamon - 1/2 inch
Cloves - 4
Pepper - 10
Nutmeg - small piece (Optional)
Tulsi - 4 (Optional)
Water - 2 cups
Assam / Darjelling tea - 4 tbsp
Sugar - as required
Milk - 3/4 cup


Method:

1) Crush Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper, Nutmeg in to rough powder.
2) Grate ginger and keep it aside.
3) Add 2 cups of water in a pan and boil well.
4) When the water starts to boil, add mint, grated ginger and powder.
5) Also, add assam/ darjelling tea. Boil for a min or two.
6) Now, add 3/4 cup of milk.
7) Stir well and bring to a boil.
8) When foam reaches the top, lower the heat. repeat this for 3-4 times.
9) Now add sugar and mix well.
10) Turn off the flame and wait for 1 min to strain.

Hot Masala chai is ready to taste with your favorite snack.

Note:

1) If you feel its too spicy reduce the count of pepper.
2) I prefer 1 cup of water with 1 cup of milk. You can adjust water and milk consistency as per your taste.