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)
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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 !

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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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