Masala Chai

Introduction:

"Tea" is the most popular bevarage in india. Be in south, north, east or west, You'll find that Tea is common to all parts of india. Masala chai is a tasty version in this famous tea series. It is good for all the rainy season and also a medicine for headache and bodyache. This is one of my favourite drink after coming back from office.

Ingredients:

Tea leaves: 2 tsp

Ginger: 1 tsp(grated or minced)

Black peppercorns(kali mirch): 1/2 tsp(crushed)0r 7-8

Fenel seeds(saunf): 1/2 tsp

Garam masala: a pinch

Green cardamon powder: a pinch

Mint leaves: 4-5

Milk: 1 cup

Water: 3 cup

Sugar: 4 tsp or to taste

Preparation time: 2 min

Cooking time: 6-7 mins

Serves for: 4 cups

Method:

Boil the water in a deep pan. Add tea leaves, ginger, black peppercorns, saunf and mint leaves. Let it boil for 2 mins or till a good color of tea leaves is observed. Now add milk into it with garam masala and green cardamon powder. Let it boil on medium flame. Sim the gas and cook for 3-4 mins. Add sugar. Now raise the flame and let it boil again. Put off the flame and strain the tea into Tea mugs. Serve hot.

TIPS:

1. You can also add 1 tsp of market made tea masala.

2. You can add some more herbs into it, as per your taste.

3. Boil the masala properly before adding, milk into it.