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Sulaimani (Malabar lemon tea)

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Black tea brewed with cardamom, cloves or cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon, sweetened lightly and served after a biryani in Malabar.

Region: Kerala, Malabar regionOccasion: After meals, especially biryani; with guestsTime: 10 minServes: 2Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp black tea leaves
  • 2 cardamoms, crushed
  • 2 cloves or a small piece of cinnamon
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • A few mint leaves (optional)

Method

  1. Boil the water with the cardamom, cloves or cinnamon and sugar for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the tea leaves, turn off the heat and cover for 1 minute.
  3. Strain into glasses and stir in the lemon juice. Add mint if you like and serve hot.

History

Black spiced tea is part of the hospitality of the Mappila community of Kozhikode and the Malabar coast, which has long ties with Arab traders.

Significance

Sulaimani is served after biryani and heavy meals and is offered to guests in Malabar homes and tea shops.

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