PREPARATION

(For Chai Spiced Cheesecake Muffins)

1. In a mixing bowl, add 250 grams all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder, 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1

teaspoon salt and mix it well.

2. In a another mixing bowl, add 450 grams apple sauce, 150 grams powdered brown sugar and mix it well.

3. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 80 milliliters oil and whisk it well.

4. Then, add the prepared flour mixture in it and mix it well to make a thick batter. Keep aside.

5. In a bowl, add 200 grams cream cheese, 80 grams powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix it well.

6. Pour the muffin batter in the muffin tray.

7. Add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling to the center of each cup. Use a toothpick to swirl the cheesecake into the batter.

8. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Bake for 45 minutes.

9. Remove it from oven and allow it to cool.

(For Masala Tea)

1. Take a deep pan, add 50 milliliters water and bring it to a boil.

2. Add 2 pods green cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon tea leaves and bring it to a boil again.

3. Now, add 50 milliliters milk and again bring it to a boil.

4. Serve the tea with prepared chai spiced cheesecake muffins.