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Jammukashmir · Breakfast

Noon Chai

Traditional 1. Noon Chai recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1.5 tbsp Kashmiri green tea leaves (3g loose leaves)
• 1 cup water (240ml)
• 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
• ¼ tsp baking soda (1.2g)
• 3-4 saffron threads (0.3g)
• ½ tsp crushed cardamom (0.5g)
• ¼ tsp salt

👩‍🍳 How to make Noon Chai

1. Boil water in a pan, add tea leaves and crushed cardamom, simmer 3 min
2. Add baking soda (mixture will froth and turn pink), stir continuously
3. Let boil 2 min until water reduces by half, pink colour deepens
4. Add ice-cold water (60ml) for 30 sec, then add milk gradually
5. Boil again 3-4 min on medium heat, stirring constantly
6. Pour vigorously for 30 sec to create froth, strain into cups
7. Top with saffron threads, steep 1 min before drinking
8. Visual cue: Bright coral-pink colour, aromatic, layered foam on top
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