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Irani Chai Recipe Card (Hyderabadi Chai Recipe)

North Indian Kitchen
Irani Chai made with whole milk and tea water with sweetener and special herbs makes it soo yummy. Serve it with cookies and have fun.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 186 kcal

Equipments

1 Sauce Pan
1 Mash

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Black Tea leaves
  • 1 cup Milk (whole milk)
  • 3-4 Green Cardamoms (lightly crushed)
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 4-5 Saffron strands (optional)
  • Sugar to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, pour the water and add the crushed cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. You can also add saffron strands at this point if desired, as it imparts a beautiful color and aroma to the tea.
    2. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the spices infuse into the water for about 2-3 minutes.
    3. Add the black tea leaves to the spiced water and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Adjust the simmering time based on your desired strength of the tea; longer simmering will result in a stronger brew.
    4. After simmering, pour in the milk and stir gently. Let the tea continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
    5. Now, it's time to add sugar to your taste. Start with 2tablespoons of sugar and adjust as needed, depending on your preference for sweetness.
    6. Stir the mixture well until the sugar dissolves completely.
    7. Once the tea is brewed to perfection, strain it through a fine mesh strainer or tea filter into a teapot or individual cups.
    8. The straining process ensures that the tea is free from any loose tea leaves or spice remnants, giving you a smooth and refined cup of Irani Chai.
    Your Irani Chai is Ready

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Notes

  • Use whole milk as it contains full fat. So it will give good frothy look as well as healthy to drink.
  • You can adjust herbs as per your convenience.
Nutrition Facts
Irani Chai Recipe Card (Hyderabadi Chai Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
80
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
347
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
296
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
254
mg
25
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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