What is Shishur in Kashmiri?

Shishur: This literally means the winter. This is an exclusive occasion for the new born baby andthe newly-wed bride. This is then fixed on the cap of the new born or on the side ofthe sari which covers the head of the bride. The rationale behind this custom is to ward off any evileye and any ill omen.

What is Herath?

Festival Mahashivratri locally known as Herath in Kashmir is being celebrated across J&K by Kashmiri Pandit Community with religious fervour by offering “Watak Nath Pooja”. …

What is Sonth Kashmiri?

Ginger Powder is also know as Sonth Powder, Adarak Powder in Kashmiri. Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.

What caste is Kashmiri?

He has classified Kashmiri castes into three different groups. At the top are the ‘Syed castes’ – Geelani, Jeelani, Andrabi, Qadri, Hamdani, Bhukhari, Shah and others. Syeds claim to be the descendants of the family of the prophet.

What’s the name of the tea in Kashmir?

Kashmiri tea, or what is also known as the ‘pink tea’ is an integral part of the Kashmiri hospitality and the Kashmiri way of life. It goes by many names- Kashmiri chai, pink tea, noon chai or namkeen chai. Known as ‘Noon chai’ in the local language, the word ‘noon’ literally means salt.

How to make green Kashmiri tea at noon?

Noon chai… In tea pan, add 3 tbsp of water and as it starts boiling. Add 2.5 tsp of green Kashmiri tea. Cook it about 10 minutes on low medium heat. After 10 minutes, add 3 pinches of baking soda. Add 3 pinches of salt. Also add cinnamon 1 (1 inch), green cardamom (2) cloves (3).

Can you store Kashmiri tea in the fridge?

Now you can store the tea for 1 week in the fridge to make Kashmiri tea with milk. Now in a tea pan, heat up the 2 Cups of milk. As the milk started to boil, you can add the Kashmiri tea kehwa around 1 Cup. You can add more kehwa as per your pink color requirements.

What makes green tea pink in Kashmiri chai?

Sure, the special Kashmiri green tea leaves are an important ingredient in making good pink tea. But there’s more to the pink color- green tea reacts with Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), i.e. baking soda, in water, and turns red in high temperature.