Chai The home to great Irani chai makes space for gorgeous cafes that will make you go weak in the knees. Whatever your mood demands — a cosy coffee date or an afternoon of solitude, these Pinterest-worthy cafes . How to make Irani Chai Recipe To prepare Irani Chai Recipe, in a Saucepan , add water, and all the spices (star anise, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper). Allow this to boil for 5 minutes. Add milk and cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. As you leave it for a long time, you get a stronger decoration. Then add in your tea leaves and keep it in the simmer for another 3 minutes. Just before serving strain it over a tea cup. And add sugar and dissolve according to your taste. Irani Chai recipe is ready to be served with Fruitcake cookies , Jeera biscuits or Khara biscuit on the side.