Elaichi Chaa (Indian Cardamom Tea) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 cups cold water
3 green cardamom pods
2 black cardamom pods
2 tea bags
4 tablespoons sugar
milk, to mix

Preparation

Pour the water into a large saucepan.
Lightly smash the green and black cardamoms in a pestle and mortar. Add to the water and bring to the boil.
When boiling, add in the teabags and sugar.
Add enough milk to turn the tea a pale beige colour.
Bring to the boil again and just as it is rising to the top of the pan, switch off the heat. Strain and serve at once.