MASALA TEA | MASALA CHAI

Let me start this new year briskly with a masala tea post Have u ever tried a masala tea adding jaggery instead of sugar ? This is the first time i am trying this way. I got this recipe from a website..I simply loved its taste & aroma with all the spices in it. If u want , u can always replace the jaggery with sugar or honey as per ur choice.Some people prefer less milk in tea. Some may like with half & half milk and water. I used more water & less milk.Adjust the quantity of milk & water as per ur liking.Do try this tea , u’ll love it for sure..

INGREDIENTS

Water – 1 cup Boiled milk – 1/4 cup  ( adjust) Tea powder – 3/4 – 1 tsp ( i used 3 roses) Fennel seeds – 1/4 tsp Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves – 2 nos Cardamom – 2 nos ( open it & add) Ginger – 1/2 tbsp OR 1/2 inch (crush it slightly) Jaggery – 1.5 tbsp ( adjust) Pepper corns -  3 nos (crushed)(optional)

METHOD

Boil water in a pan and when it starts boiling , add all the spices.. Allow it to roll boil.After 3-4 mins, add the jaggery..When the jaggery is completely melted , add tea powder. As soon as u add the tea powder, water will rise. Simmer the flame & Bring it to boil.. Then add milk and boil till u get a nice color..Strain and enjoy with ur favourite snacks !

NOTE

• For masala chai powder : Grind 1 inch cinnamon , 3 cloves , 3-4 cardamom , A pinch of nutmeg ,10 pepper corns , 1/2 tsp of dry ginger powder  & 1/4 tsp of fennel seeds(if u like) to a fine powder , sieve & store in an air tight box..Use whenever required.

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