Easy Kashmiri Khawa (Keto, Paleo Whole30)
A light and refreshing tea. Great after a heavy meal. Delicate flavours like saffron and rose add a depth of flavour and aroma to your basic green tea.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1 whole cardamom pod (elaichi)
- 1 small stick cinnamon
- 1 whole clove (laung)
- 2-3 dried rose buds or petals (optional - I found dried rose buds on amazon)
- 1 tsp kashimiri tea leaves* (or green tea)
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds & pistachio (optional)
- honey - to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan boil water with, 1 pinch saffron, cardamom pod, cinnamon stick, clove, dried rose buds (or petals). Bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat, add the tea leaves. Allow to steep for 3 minutes.
- Strain and serve with a splash of rose water and chopped nuts, if desired. Add a touch of honey for sweetness if you like.
Notes
*I find kashmiri tea leaves at my local desi grocer. If you can't find them, a regular green tea will also work as kashmiri tea is a type of green tea leaf. You may need to adjust the amount of tea leaves you use depending on how strong your tea leaves are.