CHAI MASALA
Masala for Indian milk tea
INGREDIENTS:
19 gms green cardamom( 2 tbsp)
3 gms cloves(1tbsp)
3 gms cinnamon sticks( 3 sticks)
½ tsp nutmeg
1black cardamom
2pieces of bay leaves
2tsp black pepper
2-3 tsp sonth powder ( dried ginger)
12-15 strands of saffron
INSTRUCTIONS
Dry roast all ingredients except sonth powder and saffron until fragrant. Do not burn the spices
Cool and then grind with saffron and saunth powder to a powder form
That’s it, your delicious and aromatic winter tea masala is ready
Store in an airtight container and use whenever an uplifting cup of tea is desired
To make tea add ¾ -1cup of water in a pot. Add a pinch of tea masala. add 2 tsp tea leaves and boil. Now add ¾ cup milk and continue to simmer. lastly, add sugar or sweetener. Your restaurant style masala chai is ready
Enjoy!