Kashmiri Namkeen Tea (Sheer Chai) - 400g

Item Description

As the green tea originates from India , a tropical country, scientists believe that it is healthier as it grows in a warmer terrain. Namkeen Tea leaves are used for making Sheer chai or noon chai (noon is Kashmiri and sheer is Persian for milk) is salty, containing no sugar.

Receipe

Pour water in a pan. Add the cardamom, soda bi carb, tea leaves & boil. Lower flame & simmer for 4-5 minutes. In the boiling mixture add 2-3 cups of cold water to make 4 cups. Boil & then simmer again for 4-5 minutes. Remove, strain & set aside.

Now boil the milk with the powdered cardamom on a low flame & then add the prepared tea mixture (strained...kahwa) to the milk. Boil, lower the flame, add the salt & simmer for 3-5 minutes. Remove from fire, pour into cups. Top it with a spoonful of cream or malai & a sprinkling of pistachios or almonds. Serve with bakharkhaani. Enjoy!!