Tea masala and Indian masala chai (tea)

Masala chai (Tea)-Milky brewed tea, flavoured with an array of fragrant and aromatic Indian spices such as powdered ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper.

Tea masala:

Ingredients:

50 grams ground cinnamon
50 grams ground black pepper
85 grams ground dried ginger (soonth)
85 grams ground cardamom (elaichi)


Method:

1.In a bowl add all the spices and mix throughly.
2.Transfer into an air tight jar with lid and use as required.

Masala chai (two servings)

Ingredients:

2 cups water
3/4 cup milk
1.5 teaspoon loose tea leaves
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon  tea masala

Method:

1. In a saucepan mix the water and milk and heat.
2. Add the sugar,tea leaves and tea masala.
3. Bring the chai to boil ,reduce heat and simmer to allow the flavours to infuse.
4. Strain into two serving cups.