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Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa is traditional, aromatic green tea brewed with saffron, cinnamon and cardamom. Often garnished with crushed almonds, it’s known for its warming qualities.

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Kashmiri Kahwa

Main Ingredients Tea leaves, Green cardamoms
Cuisine Kashmiri
Course Beverages
Prep Time 0-5 minutes
Cook time 5-10 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp kahwa tea leaves
    • 8-9 green cardamoms
    • 1 cinnamon stick 
    • A large pinch of saffron + for garnish
    • 5-6 almonds, roughly chopped 
    • ¼ cup honey

    Method

    1. Crush the green cardamoms in a mortar pestle.
    2. Add 3 cups water to a deep nonstick pan. Add cardamoms, cinnamon and saffron and allow the water to come to a boil.
    3. Add the tea leaves, almonds and continue to boil for another minute.
    4. Add honey and mix well.
    5. Strain into kettle and pour into individual cups.
    6. Garnish with saffron strands and serve hot.
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