Description
Kashmiri Chai is a creamy, spiced tea with a vibrant pink hue, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Cold Water
- 3 tablespoons Kashmiri Tea Leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt
- 1 pod Star Anise
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 3 Cloves
- 5 Green Cardamom Pods
- 2 cups Ice-Cold Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 1–2 tablespoons Sugar
- a handful Crushed Almonds & Pistachios
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add 4 cups of cold water, 3 tablespoons of Kashmiri tea leaves, 1 star anise pod, a 1-inch cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, and 5 green cardamom pods. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, carefully add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda and ⅓ teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes.
- After simmering, pour in 2 cups of ice-cold water from a height. Aerate for 10 minutes.
- Once aerated, strain the kehwa into a storage container using a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
- To make the chai, bring 1 cup of milk to a gentle boil. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, then add the prepared kehwa.
- Cover the saucepan and let the chai steep for 2-3 minutes off the heat.
- Top each cup with crushed almonds and pistachios. Serve hot with snacks.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1-2 tablespoons
- Sodium: 0.5 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg