Kashmiri Noon TeaCook

Kashmiri Noon Tea

Also known as Noon Chai · Veg · Drinks

DrinksLow carbJainGluten-free

Total30 min
Prep5 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
Per serving29 cal
Spicenot spicy

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Rainy Day

Kashmiri Noon Tea

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Ingredients

7 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • WaterWater, Cold2 cup
  • SaltSalt1 pinch
  • AlmondsAlmonds, Thinly SlicedTo Garnish
  • PistaPista, Thinly SlicedTo Garnish
  • Baking SodaBaking Soda¼ tsp
  • MilkMilk1 cup
  • WaterWater2 cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy29kcal174kcal
Protein1.5g9g
Carbohydrate2.2g13g
Fat1.7g10g
Fibre0.1g0.6g
Sugar2g12g

Cookd masalas for milk

Method

  1. 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.

    Baking SodaWater

  2. 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. 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.

    SaltMilk

  4. 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..

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