Gulf Special Karak / Kadak / Masala Tea

This is a popular version of Masala Chai in the Middle East which induses the flavour of cardamom (elachi) in thick evaporated milk

Ingredients
Part 1 - Masala / Spices

• Cloves - 2 nos
• Cinnamon Stick - small piece
• Ginger - small piece
• Cardamom / Elachi - 2nos

Part 2 - For Chai

• Water - 1 to 1 1/2 cups
• Tea Powder - 2 teaspoons
• Cardamom Flavored / Plain Evaporated Milk - 1 small can
• Sugar - 2 teaspoons (optional)

Method

Step 1

• Crush the masala items / spices using a mortar and pestle
• Add it to boiling water and mix well

Step 2 - Karak Chai / Masala Tea

• Put tea powder and boil well
• Pour evaporated milk (plain or elachi flavoured)
• Add sugar now (optional)

• Allow it to boil for 5 minutes or so
• Simmer the flame and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes
• Switch off the stove and leave it closed for few minutes
• The masala  flavours will get infused in the tea

• Filter the tea
• Pour it in individual cups and drink hot