Pottukadalai laddu - 5 ingredient fix

  Hi!  Anybody watching, '5 ingredient fix' at Fox traveller?  I, surely do.  It is so amazing how the host prepares a range of dishes with only five ingredients each.  This pottukadalai laddu is dedicated to the same tag :)  Not only this laddu charms us with handy ingredients, but requires very minimal time, making them a stress-free dessert to do.

 This, is my kid's favourite and everytime I make them, she jumps with joy.  Not only this pottukadalai is an good source of energy, but is also advisable remedy for excessive menstrual phase.  This whole batch required only 4 tbsp of ghee/ clarified butter.  So, this can be considered an healthier dessert as well.  

Masala tea

Masala tea is an refreshing tea on windy evenings... Prepared by adding exotic dash of indian spices,(with cardamon and ginger as predominant factor)  it also shares medicinal use as they are known to have better cure for cold.

Ingredients required

To make masala

• 7-8 green cardamon pods
• 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder(optional)
• 1-inch cinnamon piece
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds/sombu
• 1/2 tsp star anise

other

• 1 tsp tea masala (i used regular 3 roses)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sugar

Method

Dry roast all ingredients under masala, and crush them to coarse powder
Alternatively heat half cup milk and half cup water in tea pan
Add finely chopped ginger to tea pan and simmer the flame
Throw in crushed masalas and sugar
Lastly add tea masala also and simmer for two minutes for tea masala to infuse with already added spices and milk
Then strain the liquid and serve hot!!

Enjoy!!!!