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Masala Chai















Ingredients

Quantity
Whole cloves
4
Cardamom pods
2
Cinnamon stick – broken up
1
Water
3 cups
Ground ginger
¼ tsp
Freshly ground pepper
1/8 tsp
Milk
½ cup
Granulated sugar
2 tbsp
Black tea
2 tbsp


In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.

Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.