Basil Tea Recipe from India

This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - India. This recipe was found on Indian Food Forever . Now this sounds good. I often am left wondering what I'm going to do with all the basil growing in the garden. What a great use for it. Please note: Cooking time is for steeping of the tea.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup basil leaves (Tulsi Leaves)
• 2 1⁄4 cups water
• 2  teaspoons  tea leaves (Chai Patti, or 2 Tea Bags)
•  sugar (your preference, Cheeni)
•  milk (your preference, Doodh)

Directions

1. In a small pan bring water and basil leaves to boil.
2. Lower the heat and allow to brew for 3-4 minutes.
3. Now add the tea leaves or tea bags and sugar to your taste and bring to a boil.
4. Turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups and add milk as per your taste.