Kashmiri Pink Tea
Pink Kashmiri tea recipe or nun chai has a rich, thick and creamy texture that can also be a bit buttery. However, it is thin enough to drink. Moreover, the drink comes with a delicious aroma of cardamom and saffron which are both very good for the skin and body. Originally, the drink comes from the beautiful valleys of Kashmir, between the Great Himalayas and Panjal mountains. Since it is cold in Kashmir, having a nutritional drink does wonders for the residents there. From breakfast till after dinner, the pink tea is served and it is usually accompanied with crisp naan or delicious Bakarkhaani.
The surprising fact is that many Kashmiri usually drink the tea with salt rather than sugar but it’s highly recommended to at least try the Kashmiri tea in its traditional salty flavor.
Ingredients
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 Pink Tea
Method
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.
Kashmir is famous for its beautiful landscapes but there are more awesome things related to the region of Kashmir valley which is Pink Kashmiri chai or Noon chai. Preparing Kashmiri tea has a method different with ordinary tea. It uses a different tea powder which distinguishes it with ordinary milk tea.
Half of the ingredients used in the tea are similar to milk tea however the new items to put in this tea are green tea leaves, green cardamom, bicarbonate of soda, pistachios and almonds.
Posted By:
Humaira Tariq,