IRANI CHAI

IRANI CHAI : TEA THAT TASTES LIKE DESSERT

Have you ever had chai in Hyderabadi chai cafes? Its more like dessert. I m not a regular tea person like most people frommy place are. But when its comes to Hyderabadi Irani chai, i can drink two three cups. When i was in school i recreated it at home. And here is the recipe for everyone to relish

INGREDIENTS

FOR 2 CUPS

Tea powder : 1 teaspoon (i use yellow label (only!))
Lamsa chocolate flavor tea powder : 1/2 teaspoon
milk 2 cups
water 1 cup
Sugar 2 tsp(as per taste)
Cardamom : 1

METHOD

1. Bring water to boil in sauce pan.
2. Crush cardamom and add to boiling water and add sugar and boil for 3 minutes
3. Add both tea powders and boil another 3 minutes. (yes water reduces )
4. Now add milk and simmer and leave it till you get nice golden color tea . about 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Top it with thick fresh malai and enjoy!!!

Tips :

1. Adding 1 teaspoon condensed milk enhances flavor.
2. Using evaporated milk enhances taste too.