How long does Irani Chai take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Irani Chai serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Irani Chai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Irani Chai?

1 tbsp Tea Powder, 1¼ cup Milk, ¾ cup Water, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 tbsp Condensed Milk, 1 tsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Irani Chai?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Irani Chai?

About 171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Irani Chai

Name: Irani Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: ¾ cup Water; 1 tbsp Tea Powder; 1½ cup Water; 1¼ cup Milk; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 tbsp Condensed Milk; 1 tsp Sugar

30 min
not spicy
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as hyderabadi irani chai, irani tea · Veg · Drinks

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Irani chai: tea decoction steamed in a muslin cloth in a pressure cooker, poured over milk with cardamom and condensed milk. Serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

6 items

2 people

Water2¼ cup
Tea Powder1 tbsp
Milk1¼ cup
Green Cardamom2
Condensed Milk2 tbsp
Sugar1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	171kcal	342kcal
Protein	6.7g	13g
Carbohydrate	21g	43g
Fat	7g	14g
Fibre	0.6g	1.2g
Sugar	20g	40g

Cookd masalas for tea powder

Method

1
Pour the water into a metal bowl. Tie a muslin cloth over it dipping the centre in the water. Add the tea leaves in it.
WaterTea Powder
2
In a pressure cooker, place a metal object to slightly elevate the surface. Add 1 ½ cups of water and place the bowl in the cooker. Cook for 5 whistles on high flame.
Water
3
Remove it out and squeeze the muslin cloth. This is the decoction.
4
For the milk, heat it in a saucepan along with cardamom. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the flame and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
MilkGreen Cardamom
5
Add the condensed milk and mix well. Switch off the heat.
Condensed Milk
6
Add the thickened milk into two cups. Add the decoction on top and serve. Add 1 tsp of sugar if you prefer.
Sugar

Before you start

How long does Irani Chai take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Irani Chai serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Irani Chai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Irani Chai spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Irani Chai?: 1 tbsp Tea Powder, 1¼ cup Milk, ¾ cup Water, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 tbsp Condensed Milk, 1 tsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Irani Chai?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Irani Chai?: About 171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.