Sulaimani Tea | Sulaimani Chai
Sulaimani tea is an Indian spiced tea popular in the Malabar region originated from the Arabs. Sulaimani Tea is believed to come into existence from the tradition of Arab. Learn to make Sulaimani Tea the perfect way with step by step pictures and video.
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 nos cloves
- four 1/4 inch cinnamon
- 2 nos cardamom
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon tea powder
Instructions
- To a mortar and pestle add 4 pieces of 1/4 inch cinnamon, 2 cardamom, 2 cloves.
- Crush it roughly. This step is optional you can add it as such too.
- To a sauce pan add 2 cups of water and let it come to a rolling boil.
- Now add the crushed spices.
- Add 1 teaspoon ginger grated and 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Give a quick mix.
- Let it boil for few minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon tea powder. If you do not want it strong then add just 1/2 teaspoon.
- Mix it well and Let it boil for 2 minutes.
- The color changes to deep reddish brown. Switch off.
- Close and let it rest for a minute for the flavors to steep in.
- Strain using a metal strainer. Discard the remains.
- Add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon.
- Mix it well.
- Pour into serving glass and serve hot!
- Hot spiced sulaimani tea ready!
Video
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your taste.But make sure to make it a bit balanced as we are adding lemon juice too.
- You can crush and add cardamom too.I just half opened the outer cover and added.
- Do not add more spice than mentioned else it will become too strong.
- Make sure to boil well for the spices and tea flavor to blend well.
- You can even add even add saffron, mint too for a varied flavor.
- You can even replace white sugar with jaggery powder or even cane sugar.
- You can add both sugar and lemon juice finally after straining too.
Nutrition Facts
Sulaimani Tea | Sulaimani Chai
Amount Per Serving (150 ml)
Calories 18
Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g0%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 14mg0%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 52IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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