Winter Special Tea Masala Recipe: Warmth in Every Sip

Step-by-Step Method

1. Prepare the Ingredients

  • Cut dried ginger (सोंठ): Chop the dried ginger into small pieces to ensure even roasting.

2. Roast the Spices

  • Heat a pan on medium flame.
  • Add the dried ginger pieces to the pan and roast until the moisture evaporates. Transfer them to a plate to cool.
  • In the same pan, add cloves, black pepper, and cardamom. Roast for a minute.
  • Add cinnamon and fennel seeds, continuing to roast gently.
  • Lastly, toss in basil leaves and rose petals (if using). Roast all the ingredients together for about 1 minute.

3. Cool the Spices

  • Spread the roasted spices on a plate and allow them to cool completely.

4. Grind the Spices

  • Use a mixer jar to grind the dried ginger pieces into a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder and mix them with the ginger powder.
  • Add the nutmeg powder to the mixture and blend everything together for uniform consistency.

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