Elaichi Chaa (Indian Cardamom Tea)

Submitted by English_Rose

"Enjoy a cup of tea in true Indian-style with this fragrant cardamom tea, delicious at any time of day."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 7 cups cold water
• 3 green cardamom pods
• 2 black cardamom pods
• 2 tea bags
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• milk, to mix

directions

1. Pour the water into a large saucepan.
2. Lightly smash the green and black cardamoms in a pestle and mortar. Add to the water and bring to the boil.
3. When boiling, add in the teabags and sugar.
4. Add enough milk to turn the tea a pale beige colour.
5. Bring to the boil again and just as it is rising to the top of the pan, switch off the heat. Strain and serve at once.