How long does Kashmiri Noon Tea take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kashmiri Noon Tea serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kashmiri Noon Tea vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Kashmiri Noon Tea?

1 cup Milk, ¼ tsp Baking Soda, 1 pinch Salt, 2 cup Water, To Garnish Almonds, To Garnish Pista, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kashmiri Noon Tea?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kashmiri Noon Tea?

About 29 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kashmiri Noon Tea

Name: Kashmiri Noon Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kashmiri
Ingredients: 2 cup Water; ¼ tsp Baking Soda; 2 cup Water, Cold; 1 cup Milk; 1 pinch Salt; To Garnish Almonds, Thinly Sliced; To Garnish Pista, Thinly Sliced

30 min
not spicy
Serves 6

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Noon Chai · Veg · Drinks

Drinks Jain Gluten-free

Kashmiri noon tea, or noon chai: salted milk tea from a green tea decoction boiled with baking soda until reddish. Serves 6, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

7 items

6 people

Water2 cup
Baking Soda¼ tsp
Water, Cold2 cup
Milk1 cup
Salt1 pinch
Almonds, Thinly SlicedTo Garnish
Pista, Thinly SlicedTo Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	29kcal	174kcal
Protein	1.5g	9g
Carbohydrate	2.2g	13g
Fat	1.7g	10g
Fibre	0.1g	0.6g
Sugar	2g	12g

Cookd masalas for milk

Method

1
Add the water to a saucepan along with the green tea leaves and baking soda. Bring it to a boil and continue cooking until almost all the water has evaporated.
WaterBaking Soda
2
Add 2 cups of cold water to the saucepan. Cook again until the colour changes to a reddish colour, around 5 minutes on high flame. Strain this decoction. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Water
3
To make the tea, heat the milk along with salt. When it comes to a boil, add ¼ cup of the decoction and stir well.
MilkSalt
4
Sprinkle sliced almonds and pistachios on top. Serve hot.
AlmondsPista

Before you start

How long does Kashmiri Noon Tea take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kashmiri Noon Tea serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kashmiri Noon Tea vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kashmiri Noon Tea spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Kashmiri Noon Tea?: 1 cup Milk, ¼ tsp Baking Soda, 1 pinch Salt, 2 cup Water, To Garnish Almonds, To Garnish Pista, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kashmiri Noon Tea?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kashmiri Noon Tea?: About 29 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note

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GraceFebruary 2022
It was a beautiful color.. And it tasted and smelled good. Tried it with both sugar as well as salt. Both tasted good. Try adding salt first. If u don't like the taste add sugar..