Kerala Sulaimani Chai - Tea Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Water- 2 cups
  • Whole cinnamon- 2-inch slice
  • Whole clove- 1
  • Whole cardamoms- 2, slightly crushed
  • Whole black peppercorns- 5 peppercorns, crushed
  • Grated ginger- 1 tsp
  • Sugar- 2 tsp
  • Black ground tea- 1½ tbsp
Instructions
  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add water, add the aromatic spices: whole chinnamon, whole clove, slightly crushed whole cardamoms, crushed peppercorns, and grated ginger.
  3. Let the water come to a slight boil, add the ground black tea & sugar.
  4. Instead of sugar, jaggery or palm sugar can also be added.
  5. Let the tea brew & the water come to a rolling boil.
  6. Take the pan off the heat.
  7. Strain the chai into a mug.
  8. If you prefer you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  9. Sip the hot Sulaimani & enjoy.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/kerala-sulaimani-chai-tea-recipe/