Desi Shakkar Chai (Jaggery Powder Tea)

Ingredients:

• 1 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons desi shakkar (jaggery powder)
• 2 teaspoons loose black tea or 2 tea bags
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated (optional)
• 2-3 cardamom pods, crushed

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Add grated ginger and crushed cardamom pods, and simmer for a few minutes.
3. Add loose black tea or tea bags and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add milk and bring to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and strain the tea into cups.
6. Stir in desi shakkar until it dissolves completely.
7. Serve hot.