Kashmiri Chai Recipe

Kashmiri Chai Recipe

Kashmiri tea recipe is a very popular beverage across Pakistan. It is a traditional winter drink originated from the beautiful valleys of Kashmir. It is also known as "Pink Kashmiri Chai" and "Noon Chai". It becomes a famous serving in winter parties, gatherings and ceremonies. Learn how to make Kashmiri chai with original recipe brought to you by KFoods.com.

Kashmiri Chai Recipe

• 6 tsp Green Tea Leaves 

• 15-20 Seeds of green Cardamom plus 

• 1-2 tsp. ground Cardamom 

• 1-2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda 

• 1-2 liter Fresh Full Cream Milk 

• 6 tsp. ground pistachio/Almonds 

• 6 cups Water 

• Salt to taste 

How to make Kashmiri Chai 

• Pour water in a heavy based large pan. Add tea leaves, salt, seeds of green cardamom and bicarbonate of soda. 

• Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer briskly for 4-5 minutes or until it reduces to 13 its quantity. 

• While it is still boiling pour in it about 2-3 cups of cold water or enough water to make four cups in all. 

• Bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes. 

• Remove from heat, strain and keep aside. 

• Boil the milk with ground cardamom over low heat. 

• Pour prepared tea water (Qahwa) in the milk. 

• Bring to boil, add salt and simmer for 3-5 minutes over low heat. 

• Remove from heat and pour into 6 cups. 

• Pour 1 tablespoon of cream or malai. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of pistachio/almonds over it. 

• Now it’s ready to serve.