In a large saucepan pour the water in and bring to a gentle boil

Once the water has come to a boil split the green cardamom pods in half and add to the water along with the cinnamon sticks and boil for a few minutes until fragrant

Add the tea bags then allow to gently simmer on medium heat for 3-4 minutes

Pour in the milk and bring it to a gentle boil – better to use whole fat milk but can be substituted with semi skimmed milk or for a vegan alternative almond and oat milk works well

Add in the sugar and gently simmer for 4-5 minutes – amount of sugar added can be adjusted to suit personal preference

Serve alongside homemade paratha and onion pakora for a desi teatime treat and enjoy!