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Irani chai recipe video

Irani Chai | Hyderabadi Dum Tea | Video

Sweet and creamy tea featuring the dream team of milk and tea powder combined with sweet condensed milk and fresh cream
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons tea powder
  • 2 tablespoons or more sugar optional
  • 2 cardamom pods crushed
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream thickened cream

Instructions

  • Place water, tea powder, cardamom pods and sugar (if using) in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover with aluminium foil and a tight fitting lid. (You can also cover the edges with dough to seal the pan). Simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain and remove solids.
  • Meanwhile, place milk in another saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add condensed milk and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Divide tea among four serving cups. Top with milk mixture. Serve immediately.

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Notes

- You can add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon along with cardamom if you like
- Traditionally, mawa or khoya is used instead of condensed milk and cream

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 122mg | Sugar: 27g