Masala Chai

Cardamom - 3

Peppercorn - 4

Fennel seeds - 1/8 tsp

Cinnamon - a small piece

Clove - 2

Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp

Ginger - a small piece

Tea leaves - 2 tsp

Milk - 1 1/4 cup

Sugar - to taste

Place cardamom, peppercorn, fennel seeds, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger in a mortar. Crush the ingredients with a pestle and set them aside.

In a pot, bring 1 1/4 cup of water to a rolling boil. Add the crushed ingredients and let it boil for about 5 minutes.

Then, add tea leaves to the boiling mixture and continue to boil for another 5 minutes.

Add milk and bring it to a rolling boil.

Stir in sugar and lower the heat.

Allow the milk to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and strain the tea into individual cups.