For: Nitra Shajeera
After-Meal Shajeera Tea
- Vegan
- Indian
- 10 min
- Serves 4
A simple, warming after-meal tea made by simmering shajeera in water — a traditional after-meal drink.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Crush the shajeera
Lightly crush the shajeera seeds with a mortar and pestle to release their aroma.
- 2
Simmer
Add the crushed seeds to the water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Steep
Turn off the heat and let it steep a further 2–3 minutes.
- 4
Strain
Strain into cups.
- 5
Sweeten and serve
Sweeten with honey if desired, and serve warm after a meal.
Nitra tip
Serve this tea straight after a heavy meal — that's the traditional occasion for it.
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