Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Tea
by Tarla Dalal
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Kashmiri Kahwa, a classic drink from the Himalayan valley, is a soul-warming drink that resonates with the power of Indian spices.
Here, green tea is infused with a range of spices including cinnamon and cardamom, and served with a touch of saffron and a garnish of chopped almonds.
Indeed, this is one exciting cuppa that you will love to smell, sip and bite too! You will find that the Kashmiri Kahwa will instantly perk you up with its amazing aroma and flavour.
Have the Kashmiri Kahwa drink on a cold winter day to keep you warm.
Aside from Kashmiri Kahwa (Kashmiri Tea) you can also try other unique drinks like the Orange Green Tea and Phudina Green Tea.
Enjoy how to make Kashmiri Kahwa recipe with detailed step by step photos below.
Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Tea recipe - How to make Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Tea
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Makes 2 servings
For Kashmiri Kahwa
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
For kashmiri kahwa
- For kashmiri kahwa
- To make {span class="bold1"}kashmiri kahwa{/span}, combine the saffron strands and 1 tbsp of warm water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- 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.
- Lower the flame, add the kashmiri green tea leaves, mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Strain the tea in a deep bowl using a strainer.
- 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.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}kashmiri kahwa{/span} immediately.
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Method for Kashmiri Kahwa
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To make the Kashmiri kahwa recipe, heat 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Traditionally, the Kashmiri kahwa is made in a samovar, a metal container.
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Add the cinnamon stick.
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Add the cardamom. Before adding, slightly crush the elaichi to get better flavor.
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Add the cloves. If you have, then you can also toss in few dried rose petals in the kahwa.
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Also, add the sugar and mix well. You can substitute sugar with honey if you like Let it simmer on a medium flame for approx. 3 to 4 minutes.
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While the Kashmiri kahwa is boiling, in a small bowl, take the saffron strands.
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Add 1 tbsp of warm water. Mix well and keep aside.
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After 4 minutes, lower the flame, add the Kashmiri green tea leaves. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Strain the Kashmiri kahwa in a deep bowl using a strainer.
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To make the kashur kahwa at home, transfer the mixture back into a saucepan.
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Add the saffron-water mixture.
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Also, add the almonds, mix well and cook Kashmiri kahwa on a slow flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. You will notice the colour of the saffron coming through.
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Serve the Kashmiri kahwa immediately garnished with saffron strands.
| Energy | 169 cal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 9.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 6.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 36.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 59.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 78.4 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 137.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
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Nobody else on this earth can make things better n most tastiest than u. I try n make all your recipe .. n the outcome is awesome always.
Dear Tarla Ji, U r true inspiration.. I’ve always loved ur Recipes. But the kahwa recipe won my heart. Crushed almonds are the soul of this recipe and I’ve barely seen people adding it to the prep. Huge Fan, Love you Always!
Where do v get kadhmiri green tea leaves?
I have bought ready made from Kashmir but if I boil so much you get kadava taste Regards Sheela
It''s amazing... I just test it n am speechless..... Thanks a lot for it. I added a few drops of lemon juice n some ice cubes, N it was too yummy drink... ..