Ingredients: 6 tsp. green tea leaves 5-20 seeds of green cardamom 12 tsp. ground cardamom 12 tsp. bicarbonate of soda 12 litre. full cream milk e)Fresh cream ( malai) 6 tsp. ground pistachio 6 cups water salt to taste Preparation: 1. Pour water in a heavy based large pan. Add tea leaves,salt, seeds of green cardamom and bicarbonate of soda. 2. Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer briskly for 45 minutes or until it reduces to 13 its quantity. 3. While it is still boiling pour in it about 23 cups of cold water or enough water to make four cups in all. Bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat, strain and keep aside. 4. Boil the milk with ground cardamom over low heat. Pour prepared tea water (Qahwa) in the milk. Bring to boil, add salt and simmer for 35 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and pour into 6 cups.Pour 1 tablespoon of cream or malai. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of pistachio over it. |
