MASALA CHAI/INDIAN SPICED TEA/MILKY TEA/ADRAK ELLIACHI WALI CHAI

India is the second largest producer of tea in the world after China, including the famous Assam Tea and Darjeeling Tea.The practice of Ayurveda has resulted in a long-standing tradition of Herbal Teas.Traditional Indian kitchens have long utilized the medicinal benefits offered by various plants and spices such as Holy Basil  (Tulsi), Cardamom (Elaichi),Pepper (Kali Mirch), Liquorice (Mulethi), Mint (Pudina), etc., and traditionally, teas made with these plant leaves or spices have been in use for centuries for maladies ranging from the serious to the trifling.

Masala Chai is the most favorite drinks among Indians. Let it be Summer, Winter or Monsoon, we have every reason for it to drink. Some people prefer to have it as breakfast Tea, some as a Bed tea and some even before sleeping.

So let's start the recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• WATER-1 CUP
• MILK-1 CUP
• SUGAR-TASTE
• SPICE MIX-(GINGER,CARDAMOM,PEPPER,CINNAMON,FENNEL,LIQUORICE AND NUT MEG(-DRY GRIND ALL THESE AND KEEP IT IN AN AIRTIGHT JAR)

PROCEDURE

• Take a frying pan
• Add water to it and let it boil, then add sugar and 1/2 tsp spice mix(more if you want stronger)
• After good boil add milk to it.
• Now let it simmer on low heat.
• And your masala chai is ready serve it with hot pakoras or cookies.