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. 1

    Crush the shajeera

    Lightly crush the shajeera seeds with a mortar and pestle to release their aroma.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Add the crushed seeds to the water and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Steep

    Turn off the heat and let it steep a further 2–3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Strain into cups.

  5. 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.