Indian Spiced Coffee

INGREDIENTS

For Coffee Spice Mix:

• 4 cloves (laung)
• 1 black cardamom (moti elaichi)
• 2 green cardamom pods (hari elaichi)
• 1 inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)
• 4 black pepper (kali mirch)

For Indian Spiced Coffee:

• 1 cup of water
• 3 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons coffee spice mix
• 2 tablespoon instant coffee powder
• Sugar, as per taste
• 1 teaspoon chocolate powder for sprinkle on top (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make Coffee Spice Mix:

1. Add all the whole spices to a spice grinder and grind to make a fine powder.
2. Coffee Spice Mix is ready. Transfer this powder to an air-tight jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

How to Make Indian Spiced Coffee in a Pan:

1. Heat a pan over medium heat.
2. Add water, milk, and ground spices to the pan.
3. Stir occasionally, and let the milk boil come to a boil.
4. Turn the heat to low and boil it for 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a mug add coffee powder, sugar, and 1 teaspoon milk.
6. Beat well, until it becomes frothy.
7. Remove the milk pan from the heat, and add the beaten coffee to the pan.
8. Mix everything well, and strain the milk coffee through a fine strainer.
9. Pour coffee into cups and sprinkle with coffee or chocolate powder.
10. Serve hot with cookies or cake. Enjoy!

How to Make Indian Spiced Coffee in a microwave:

1. Add water, milk, and ground spices to a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Let the milk boil on high settings for 2 minutes.
3. Take out the bowl and stir the milk.
4. Boil the milk again on high settings in the microwave for 2 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a mug add coffee powder, sugar, and 1 teaspoon milk.
6. Beat well, until it becomes light and foamy.
7. Remove the milk bowl from the microwave, and add the beaten coffee to the milk bowl.
8. Mix well, and strain the milk coffee through a fine strainer.
9. Pour coffee into cups and sprinkle with chocolate powder.
10. Serve hot with cookies, crackers, or any of your favorite snacks. Enjoy!