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Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Tea Recipe

Kashmiri Kahwah is a green tea served at religious functions, weddings even festivals. Qehwa, khewa is an aromatic tea with spices, a classic warming drink.

Kahwah is traditionally served in Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, some regions of Central Asia, and northern India, especially in Kashmir Valley. It is a popular post-breakfast beverage among Kashmiris.

Kahwah also qehwa, kehwa or kahwa is a green tea boiled in water with saffron strands, dalchini (cinnamon), green elichi (cardamom), laung (cloves). Some recipes also add dried fruits such as cherries, apples, raisins, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts, dried apricots, or dates. Kashmiri roses enhance the aroma of qehwa.

Ingredients to make Qejwa, khewa

Sweeten your Kahwah with sugar or honey and serve with crushed nuts, usually almonds or walnuts. You can add milk to Kahwa but then in Kashmir milk is added to serve the elderly or sick.

Kahwah is traditionally made in a copper kettle called samovar and is served in tiny, shallow cups. However, in modern times kahwah is made in normal pans and vessels.

saffron, kesar, kong

Like I have already said, you can serve Kahwah as part of a celebration dinner after Wazwan and elaborate family dinners. However, do not forget to add kong (saffron), as kong is added for special visitors. In the North Malabar region, India, Kahwah is usually served after lunch.

Kong and Tea Leaves

I had planned to make kahwah for ages now, but the thought of buying the Kashmir tea leaves and adding more tea to my bursting-at-the-seams pantry was a big no-no. With a sigh of relief, I read you can make Kashmiri Kahwah with any tea leaves! Like all Indian dishes, you can add or reduce any of the ingredients used only be ready to imbibe new flavours.

I must tell you that I really got around to making Kahwah when I was researching Kashmiri Recipes for Shhhh Secretly Cooking( thanks to Jayashree, my partner) in fact if my Kashmiri Pulao was not up to the mark, I was to post Kahwah! The other Kashmiri cuisine Vegetarian vegetarian, which you can check here Nadru Monje/ Lotus Stem Fritters~Indian State Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri Dum Aloo!

The soothing khawah below is ideal for rainy days; the mild aroma of the spices and the colour of saffron are invigorating.

In fact, there are times when I rather drink Khawah in place of my Adrakwali Chai or Honey and Lemon Tea Recipe, which is a staple at my place.

Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Tea Recipe

Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

2 cup water
2 green elichi/cardamom slightly crushed
½ inch dalchini/cinnamon stick
2 laung/cloves
1 teaspoon green tea leaves
A few strands saffron
1 teaspoon almond slivers
1-2 teaspoon honey

Method:

Boil 1 cup of water along with cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.
Add green tea leaves and switch off the flame. Let it infuse for about 2-3 minutes.
In the meantime, add the almond slivers and the saffron in a cup.
Strain the tea into the cup.
Sweeten with honey and enjoy immediately.

Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Tea recipe

Qejwa, khewa is an aromatic tea with spices, a classic warming drink.

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Course: Bachelor Recipes, Breakfast, Brunch, Drink, Festival Cooking, Healthy Foods, Kid-Friendly

Cuisine: Indian, Kashmiri

Keyword: Beverages, Breakfast, Healthy Breakfast, How to make, kahwa, Kashmiri Tea, kehwa, Kid Friendly Food, qehwa

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 13

Servings: people

Calories:

Author: ArchanaPotdar

Ingredients

2 cup Water
2 green elichi/cardamom slightly crushed
inch ½dalchini/cinnamon stick
2 laung/cloves
1 teaspoon green tea leaves
A few strands saffron
1 teaspoon almond slivers
1-2 teaspoon Honey

Instructions

Boil 1 cup of water along with cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.
Add green tea leaves and switch off the flame. Let it infuse for about 2-3 minutes.
In the meantime, add the almond slivers and the saffron in a cup.
Strain the tea into the cup.
Sweeten with honey and enjoy immediately.

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