Step 1

In a mortar, crush the ginger and transfer it to a plate. Set it aside.

Step 2

Next, add mint leaves and crushed them slightly, and transfer it to a plate. Set it aside.

Step 3

With the mortar and pestle crush the green cardamoms, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and cloves. (You can also use the coffee/spice grinder for this.)

Step 4

Chai masala is ready, keep it aside.

Step 5

NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

Step 6

Heat 2.5 cups water in a saucepan.

Step 7

Add crushed ginger, crushed mint and let it boil for 1 minute.

Step 8

Add the crushed chai masala and stir well.

Step 9

Let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally to infuse the masala flavors.

Step 10

Now add tea leaves (or tea youtube_video_cover_images) and let it boil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

Step 11

Add in the 2.5 cups milk and let it boil for 5 minutes over medium-low heat or until the tea has a nice rich color.

Step 12

After that add sugar and stir well.

Step 13

Let it boil for 2-3 minutes over high heat.

Step 14

Strain the tea into cups/mugs. Serve piping hot masala chai with cookies, pakora, or any of your favorite snacks.

Step 15

NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

Step 16

ENJOY THIS RECIPE.