Kahwa

Chilly winter evenings call for the warmth of Kashmiri Kahwa – a wonderfully fragrant tea, infused with flavors of cinnamon, cardamom and saffron. When the kids are in bed, the lights are dimmed and a soft Ghazal plays in the background, the fragrance of the Kahwa reminds me that its time to unwind with a good book!

Kashmiri tea, the main ingredient for Kahwa, is available in the US at Pakistani/ Bangladeshi stores. However, you could replace Kashmiri tea with basic green/ gunpowder tea leaves available online on amazon.

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Kahwa

Cuisine: Kashmiri Courses: Tea and Snacks Recipe Keys: G Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 2

Description

A flavorful Kashmiri tea infused with the flavors of cardamom, cinnamon and saffron

Ingredients

Servings

• 1/8th tsp Kashmiri Tea or Kehwa
• 3-4 Green Cardamom Pods
• 1/2 Inch cinnamon stick
• 4 Saffron Strands
• 4-6 Almonds (crushed)
• Sugar or Honey (to taste)

Instructions

1. In cold tap water, add cardamom, cinnamon and tea leaves.  Keep on medium heat to bring to a boil.

2. Divide crushed almonds and saffron equally and add to serving cups.

3. As soon as the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat. Add sugar/ honey. Pour into serving cups. Serve hot.

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