Kerala Style Cardamom Tea / Elakkai chaya /Elaichi chai

Ingredients

1. Milk( low fat/ fat free/whole) - 1 cup
2. Cardamom - 2 pods crushed

3. Tea Leaves - 2-3 teaspoons
4. Sugar - 2 -3 teaspoon


Method of Preparation

Step 1. Add milk and the crushed cardamom pod to a vessel, bring to boil.( If you want you can add 1/4 cup of water to 1 cup of milk).

Step 2. When the milk starts to boil add tea powder/tea leaves stir in everything and allow it to come boil again (4 to 5 min).

Step 3. Add the desired amount of sugar at this point of time and stir well

Step 4. When the sugar is also mixed well. Turn off the stove, Strain the mixture and serve hot.

Note:
If you want you can add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of water to 1 cup of milk. Some people like to add water some dont(amount of water also depends on individual choice).
The amount of tea (loose tea/tea leaves/tea bag) can also some times differ by brand. So if you feel the you are not getting the desired color add some more to obtain the desired color.