Kashmiri Kahwa with Saffron and Almonds

A traditional Kashmiri green tea infused with saffron, cardamom, and almonds, served warm and fragrant.

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup green tea
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup dried rose petals

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small pot, combine green tea, water, and milk. Bring to gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to simmer and steep for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add sugar, ground cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir to dissolve sugar, then simmer for 2 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Strain tea into a serving pot, discarding tea leaves. Stir in saffron threads soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk and sliced almonds.
4. Step 4: Gently heat for 1 minute to warm through (do not boil). Stir in dried rose petals if using. Serve hot.