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. Use a pestle to crush the ingredients and set aside.

Bring 1 1/4 cup of Water to a rolling boil in a pot. Add the crushed ingredients and boil for about 5 minutes.

Next, add Tea leaves to the boiling mixture and continue boiling for another 5 minutes.

Add Milk and bring it to a rolling boil.

Mix in Sugar and reduce the heat.

Let the Milk simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Take off the heat and strain the Tea into individual cups.