Masala Chai

In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and pepper.

Take a small saucepan, add water, crushed masalas, fresh grated ginger and bring to a boil.

Remove the pan from the heat, cover and keep aside for 5 minutes.

Take another sauce pan, add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil . Let it boil in simmer heat for few more minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the tea. Cover and let sleep for 3 minutes.

Stir the chai, strain it into am warmed teapot or directly into teacups.

Enjoy with cookies and evening snacks.

Note:

DO NOT USE GREEN LEAF TEA, IT WILL RUIN THE TASTE.

Always use fresh ginger (powder or prepackaged cannot be substituted)

Optional items: You can use fresh green soanph powder (green dried, not roasted)

For those who prefer to drink chai without milk, the portion is replaced with water.