Strong spiced tea boiled with evaporated milk, sold in small cafes and roadside stalls all day and night.
History
Karak ('strong' in Hindi-Urdu) tea came with South Asian workers to the Gulf from the mid 20th century and became a local habit.
Ingredients
- Black tea
- Evaporated milk
- Cardamom
- Sugar
- Water
How it's made
- Boil water with tea leaves and cardamom
- Add evaporated milk
- Simmer strongly for a few minutes
- Strain into small cups
- Serve very hot and sweet
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