Kashmiri Kahwa Recipe | Dairy-free, Sugar-free Spiced Green Tea

Vegan Kashmiri Kahwa Recipe

Warm, soothing Kashmiri Kahwa from the Himalayan mountains of India

Whole Food Plant Based Kashmiri Kahwa Recipe

Course: Beverages, Snacks
Cuisine: Kashmiri Recipe from North India
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 2 people

INGREDIENTS

Kashmiri Kahwa Spiced Green Tea Powder

1. 4 tsp Green Tea Leaves
2. 4 strands Saffron
3. 1 inch piece Cinnamon
4. 2 Green Cardamom / Elaichi Peeled
5. 2 Cloves

Sweetened Almond Mylk

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1. 4 tsp Almond Butter
2. 2 tbsp Date Syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Kashmiri Kahwa Spiced Green Tea Powder

1. Peel green cardamom / elaichi. Grind all ingredients together into a very fine powder.

Sweetened Almond Mylk Concentrate

1. Blend almond butter with date syrup and some water, if required.

Kashmiri Kahwa Spiced Green Tea

1. Heat a little less than 2 glasses of water in a vessel. Once it starts boiling, remove from stove, add 1/2 to 1 tsp of Kashmiri kahwa spiced green tea powder. Mix well and cover for 3 minutes.
2. Once tea has infused and cooled down slightly, mix in sweetened almond mylk concentrate. If the milk splits, wait until it cools down some more, then blend. It will return to a smooth consistency. Serve warm, not too hot!

Nutrition Science Highlights for Whole Food Plant Based Kashmiri Kahwa Recipe

1. Sugar and Jaggery are processed foods. Although jaggery is healthier than brown sugar, which, in turn, is healthier than white sugar, all forms of processed foods are unhealthy when compared to whole plant foods. Honey is healthwise as good as jaggery, which isn't saying much. In addition to not being very healthy, honey production kills millions of bees every year, affecting our environment adversely. The best sweetener alternative is a whole fruit or dry fruit. The easiest method of using these is date syrup, as it does not involve peeling or chopping.
2. Dairy products have been found to be associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, asthma, PCOS, and heart disease. We can still enjoy our milk, cream, and butter though - as long as they are made from whole plant foods!
3. The healthiest beverages are those that have a lot of herbs and spices (to enhance antioxidant levels), a bit of fruit and a nut or two (to enhance phytonutrient absorption). This recipe perfectly fits the bill!