Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa is a soothing drink consumed in some regions of Central Asia like Pakistan, Middle East, Afghanistan and in northern India especially in Kashmir.

Kashmiri Kahwa is a beverage among Kashmiris. It is a deadly combination of spicy taste and aroma. An ideal Kahwa includes whole spices, almonds, walnuts and saffron. It is a great drink to sip on cold winter days.

There are many benefits of  Kashmiri Kahwa. Due to the presence of saffron, it serves as a warming drink. Kahwa improves metabolism.

It is good for the stomach also as it helps in digesting the heavy food.

Saffron presence in Kashmiri Kahwa is a good source of vitamin B12 which builds immunity. It is a perfect remedy for cold and cough. Due to the antioxidants present in Kahwa, it helps in moisturising the skin.

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Ingredients of Kashmiri Kahwa

• Water - 2 cups
• Tea Leaves -2 tsp
• Sugar -2 tsp
• Green Cardamom - 4
• Cinnamon - 1 piece
• Almonds - 2 tsp (crushed)
• Walnut - 1 tsp crushed
• Saffron - 4 to 5 strands

Steps for Kashmiri Kahwa

• Take water in a pan. Boil it on high flame for 2 minutes.
• Add cinnamon and green cardamom to it and simmer for 2-3 minutes thereafter add sugar and tea leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes and switch off the heat.
• Strain the kahwa in cups.
• Add crushed almonds to Kashmiri Khawa and garnish with few strands of saffron.

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