Directions

1. Take 1/2 inch cinnamon, 2 to 3 green cardamoms, 2 cloves and 1 inch ginger in a mortar pestle, crush coarsely and keep aside.
2. Heat 2 cups of water (250 ml) in a saucepan.
3. Let the water come to a boil and then add the crushed spices.
4. Boil the spices along with the water for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add sugar as per taste.
6. Add 2 teaspoons of Darjeeling tea and boil for a minute.
7. Add milk and boil for 2-3 more minutes.
8. Pour the tea through a strainer into the cups.
9. Serve masala chai hot with some Indian snacks or cookies.