Hyderabadi Irani Chai To Wash Down Banana Bread

Irani Chai is one of the specialities of Hyderabad. This was first introduced by Persians & soon evolved in the city of Hyderabad.

Hyderabadi Irani Chai

Prep in: 5 minutes

Cooks in: 15 minutes

Total in: 20 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon Assam black tea leaves
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cream
• 1 Star anise
• 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
• 1 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
• 5 Cloves (Laung)
• 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
• 2 tablespoon Sugar, (adjust)
• 1 cup Chilled water

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How to make

• To prepare Irani Chai Recipe, in a Saucepan, add water, and all the spices (star anise, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper). Allow this to boil for 5 minutes.
• Add milk and cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. As you leave it for a long time, you get a stronger decoration.
• Then add in your tea leaves and keep it in the simmer for another 3 minutes.
• Just before serving, strain it over a teacup. And add sugar and dissolve according to your taste.
• Hyderabadi Irani Chai recipe is ready to be served with Banana Bread