Jyoti Pathak

Milky Mixed Spices Tea

Masalaa ko Chiya

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Food and Flavours from Nepal
Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

  • About

Masalaa is a strong, aromatic, refreshing tea prepared with milk, sugar, and a combination of freshly ground spices. Ready-made spice mixtures are easily available at Nepali and Indian grocery stores, but I recommend making your own () because it will be fresher and will taste better.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole or low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon good quality loose black tea leaves
  • ½ to 1

Method

In a medium-size saucepan, combine the milk, tea leaves, spice mixture, and 2 cups of water and bring to a rapid boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tea becomes light brown, stirring continuously to prevent it from boiling over. Add the sugar according to tast