3 black cardamom pods, seeds only
pinch black peppercorns
60g/2录oz soft dark brown sugar
1 tbsp green cardamom pods, seeds only
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
100g/3陆oz chopped dates
1 tsp ground ginger
pinch salt
1 whole star anise pods
50驳/1戮辞锄 stem ginger in syrup, chopped, plus 2-3 tbsp syrup from the stem ginger for the glaze
450g/1lb strong white flour
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
15g/陆oz fast-action dried yeast
60g/2录oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
50驳/1戮辞锄 unsalted butter
2 large free-range eggs, beaten
135ml/4陆fl oz full-fat milk, preferably organic
50驳/1戮辞锄 jaggery (or palm sugar)
1 tbsp chai tea