MASALA TEA RECIPE WITH JAGGERY | INDIAN MASALA CHAI RECIPE

Let me start this new year briskly with a masala tea post . Have you ever tried a masala chai adding jaggery instead of sugar ? This is the first time i am trying this way. I got this recipe from a cookbook. I simply loved its taste & aroma with all the spices in it. If you want , you can always replace the jaggery with sugar or honey as per your choice. Some people prefer less milk in tea. Some may like with half & half milk and water. I used more water & less milk. Adjust the quantity of milk & water as per your liking.Do try this tea , you’ll love it for sure.Lets see Indian style masala chai with jaggery with step by step pictures.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 240ml

Water – 1 cup Boiled milk – 1/2 cup (adjust) Tea powder – 1 tsp (I used 3 roses brand) Fennel seeds – 1/4 tsp Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves – 2 nos Cardamom – 2 nos ( Open it & add seeds) Ginger – 1/2 tbsp OR 1/2 inch (crush it slightly) Jaggery – 1 tbsp OR Sugar - 2 tsp (adjust) Pepper corns -  2 nos (crushed)

METHOD

Boil water in a pan and when it starts boiling , add all the spices by crushing it slightly. Allow it to roll boil. After 3-4 mins, add the jaggery. When the jaggery is completely melted , add tea powder. As soon as you add the tea powder, water will rise. Simmer the flame & bring it to boil. Lower the flame completely. Then add milk and boil in very low flame till you get a nice color..Strain and enjoy with your favourite snacks !

NOTE

• For masala chai powder : Grind 1 inch cinnamon , 3 cloves , 3-4 cardamom , A pinch of nutmeg ,10 pepper corns , 1/2 tsp of dry ginger powder & 1/4 tsp of fennel seeds(if u like) to a fine powder , sieve & store in an air tight box..Use whenever required.

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