Indian Chai Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Indian Chai Blend
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon cardamom seed
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
2 whole cloves
2 star anise pods (with seeds)
1 piece cinnamon stick, crushed broken into very small pieces (2 inch)
1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia (optional)
Tea
2 teaspoons pre-made chai tea mix
1/4 cup water
1 1 cup soymilk or 1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon green tea leaves (1 tea bag will work also)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Preparation

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all of the spices except stevia and toast for 40 seconds or until seeds begin to sizzle and pop. Set aside to cool.
Using a coffee grinder or food processor, grind toasted mixture. Add stevia and transfer to a clean jar with lid and store in cool, dry place.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, blend chai blend, milk and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and add green tea. Cover and leave pan on burner. Steep for 3-5 minutes and strain into cup. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve,.