Holy Basil Tea / Tulasi Tea Recipe / Tulsi Tea

Holy Basil or Tulsi in local dialect is very common herb used across India. This tulsi tea is very effective for people suffering from bloating, throat infection, common cold and headache.  Consuming this tea everyday is good for digestion as well.

Tulsi Tea Recipe video short on vidyascooking Youtube Channel

Tulsi Tea Ingredients 

5 Sprigs Tulsi /Holy Basil

1/2 Inch Ginger Grated 

1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder 

3 Tsp Sugar or Honey 

1/2 Lime

1 Green Tea Bag

2 Tea Cups Water

Prep:

Sort the tulsi leaves remove all the dark leaves use only green leaves, rinse in water twice or thrice. Drain in a colander and reserv.

Wash a lime chop into halves and reserve.

Peel ginger, grate and reserve.

Method:

On medium flame place a heavy bottom pot with 2 cups water bring to a rapid boil.

Add sugar, pepper powder and grated ginger allow to simmer on low flame for 30 to 40 seconds.

Add green tea bags and boil for a minute. Next add tulsi leaves allow to steep for few seconds.

Remove the tea from flame cover and set aside for a minute.

Strain the tea using a seive. Pour the tulsi tea in serving glass and garnish with few tulsi leaves...serve hot...enjoy!

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.