Kashmiri Chai

Ingredients

Green Tea Leaves:      6 tsp 
Seeds of green Cardamom plus:      15-20 
Cardamom:      1-2 tsp ground 
Bicarbonate of soda:      1-2 tsp 
Full Fresh cream milk:      1-2 liter 
Ground pistachio/Almondss:      6 tsp 
Water:      6 cups 
Salt:      to taste 



Recipy

1. Pour water in a heavy based large pan. Add tea leaves, salt, seeds of green cardamom and bicarbonate of soda. 

2. Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer briskly for 4-5 minutes or until it reduces to 13 its quantity. 

3. While it is still boiling pour in it about 2-3 cups of cold water or enough water to make four cups in all. 

4. Bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes. 

5. Remove from heat, strain and keep aside. 

6. Boil the milk with ground cardamom over low heat. 

7. Pour prepared tea water (Qahwa) in the milk. 

8. Bring to boil, add salt and simmer for 3-5 minutes over low heat. 

9. Remove from heat and pour into 6 cups. 

10. Pour 1 tablespoon of cream or malai. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of pistachio/almonds over it. 

11. Now it’s ready to serve.