Ingredients

For the Masala sugar:

• 55 g (¼ cup) caster sugar
• 60 g (¼ cup) brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
  

For the oats:

• 160 g (1½ cups) quick oats
• 375 ml (1½ cups) milk
• good pinch of salt
• 25 g cold butter, cut into 4 thin slices

Method

For the masala chai sugar, place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine well.

Combine the oats, milk and 375 ml (1¾ cups) water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat to stand for 1 minute.

Transfer the oats to a serving bowl and sprinkle the top liberally with the masala chai sugar.

Add a good pinch of salt and place a small pat of butter in the centre of each bowl.