KASHMIR KAHWA

• bey0ndM@gz!ne
• February 28, 2018
• Food-Recipe
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Winter season is on its way. What can make us warm inside. By keeping in this mind we brought a special recipe for our readers. Kashmiri Kahwa Tea is a traditional Kashmiri tea recipe. This hot beverage recipe is made using water,cinnamon and cardamom garnished with almonds. It is a perfect drink to have on a chillly winter day, Try out this soothing quick recipe.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tsp kashmiri green tea leaves
• 1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
• 1 small piece cinnamon (dalchini)
• 2 cardamoms (elaichi), slightly crushed
• 2 cloves (laung / lavang)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (badam)

For The Garnish a few saffron (kesar) strands

METHOD TO PREPARE

1. Combine the saffron strands and 1 tbsp of warm water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
2. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick , cardamom, cloves and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for approx. 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Lower the flame, add the Kashmiri green tea leaves, mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Strain the tea in a deep bowl using a strainer.
5. Transfer the mixture into a saucepan, add the saffron water mixture and almonds, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.

Now its ready and serve immediately