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A traditional Kashmiri pink tea with a unique savory flavor from salt and baking soda. This creamy, warm beverage, also known as Noon Chai, is a beloved classic from the Kashmir Valley, perfect for a cold morning.
For 4 servings
Brew the Tea Concentrate (Kahwa)
Shock and Aerate the Tea
Add Milk and Season
A traditional Kashmiri pink tea with a unique savory flavor from salt and baking soda. This creamy, warm beverage, also known as Noon Chai, is a beloved classic from the Kashmir Valley, perfect for a cold morning.
This kashmiri recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 135.79 calories per serving with 7.01g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for beverage or breakfast.
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Serve
While traditionally savory, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar or a drizzle of honey per cup for a sweet and salty flavor profile.
For an extra creamy texture, substitute 1/2 cup of the whole milk with heavy cream or add a dollop of malai (clotted cream) to each cup before serving.
Add a small cinnamon stick or a couple of cloves along with the cardamom and star anise during the initial brewing for a warmer spice note.
Substitute the whole milk with a creamy, neutral-flavored plant-based milk like oat milk or cashew milk for a dairy-free option.
Made with a generous amount of milk, Sheer Chai provides calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The special Kashmiri tea leaves used in this beverage are a source of antioxidants like catechins, which help combat oxidative stress in the body.
This warm, creamy beverage is perfect for cold weather, providing a sense of comfort and helping to regulate body temperature.
Spices like cardamom and star anise are traditionally known to have carminative properties that can aid digestion and help soothe the stomach.
The pink color is a result of a chemical reaction between the specific chlorophyll in Kashmiri tea leaves and baking soda, amplified by aeration. To achieve the color, you must use authentic Kashmiri tea leaves, the correct amount of baking soda, and vigorously aerate the tea by scooping and pouring after adding cold water.
You can, but you will not achieve the signature pink color or the authentic savory flavor. Using regular green tea will result in a brownish or pale green tea with a different taste profile.
Sheer Chai can be part of a balanced diet. It contains calcium from milk for bone health and antioxidants from the tea leaves. However, it is traditionally made with whole milk and salt, so it is not considered low-calorie or low-sodium. It's best enjoyed in moderation.
One cup (approximately 240ml) of Sheer Chai made with whole milk and garnished with nuts contains around 120-150 calories. The exact count can vary based on the milk's fat content and the quantity of nuts used.
Yes, you can omit the salt if you prefer a non-savory beverage. Some people enjoy a sweet version by adding sugar instead. However, the authentic Kashmiri Noon Chai is distinctly savory.
Absolutely. You can substitute the whole milk with a creamy plant-based milk like oat milk or cashew milk. The flavor and texture will be slightly different, but it creates a delicious vegan alternative.
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