Sunday 6 January 2019

Masala Tea / Masala Chai

Masala chai is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses.


I generally love consuming this tea during winter, the aroma of tea add additional favour to tea. It cures cold as it contain needed spices.

Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves : 2 nos

Ingredients:

Dry ginger - 2 pieces
Green cardamom - 1 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Gloves - 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon stick - 2 nos
Nutmeg - 1/8 portion
Tea dust - 2 teaspoon
Sugar - to taste
Milk - 1 1/2 cup
Water - 1 cup


Preparation Method:

1. Dry roast green cardamom, black pepper, gloves, cinnamon stick until nice aroma arises.
2. Blend the roasted ingredient along with dry ginger and nutmeg into fine powder.
3. Boil water in a tea pan, add tea dust and one spoon of blended masala and boil well.
4. Separately boil milk and add it to the tea pan. Allow tea to boil well once and filter it.
5. Add needed sugar and serve Masala Tea with evening snack.

Tips:

1. Always prepare tea masala fresh and prepare tea.
2. Always boil milk and add it to tea masala.

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