Arabic Inspired Sulaimani Chai Recipe

Arabic Recipes Inspired Sulaimani Chai. Sulaimani Chai is considered good for digestion and helps boost energy during very dull days. This chai is normally prepared at local tea shops specifically during Ramzan season. The word Sulai in Urdu means peace among community.

Recipe Video on Vidyascooking Youtube Channel.

Sulaimani Chai Ingredients 

2 Cups Water

1 Tbsp Tea Dust

2 Cardamoms 

4 Cloves 

2 Inch Sticks Cinnamon 

4 Tbsp Sugar

1/4 Tsp White Vinegar 

1/2 Lime

10 Sprigs Holy Basil 

Prep:

Sort and remove dark leaves on holy basil. Rinse twice and reserve. 

Wash the lime chop in half and reserve. 

Method:

On medium flame place a pot. Add 2 cups water, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon, and sugar bring to a rapid boil.

Add 1 tbsp tea dust stir with a spoon until white foam appears on the rims.

Add holy basil allow to boil for few seconds. Switch off the flame cover for a minute.

Using a tea filter, strain the tea directly into serving cups and serve hot...enjoy this chai with ghee or butter biscuit.