Chai Haleeb

Cardamom milk tea, lighter than karak.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Black tea leaves
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Water
• 4 Cardamom pods
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 pinch Saffron

Method

1. Boil the water — Bring the water to a boil with crushed cardamom.
2. Steep the tea — Add the tea leaves and cook 3 minutes.
3. Add milk — Pour in the milk and sugar and heat gently — do not let it boil over.
4. Infuse — Add saffron and rest off the heat 2 minutes.
5. Chai Haleeb is ready — Strain into glasses and serve hot with dates.

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