KASHMIRI SAFFRON KAHWA RECIPE

Boil 4 cups of water with green cardamom (3-4 pods, cracked), cinnamon stick (1/2 inch piece), and 2 tablespoons sugar for 5-10 minutes or until fragrant.  Take off heat and add 5 strands of saffron and cover for  1-2 mins – just until color turns golden.  Strain and serve with slivered almonds in bottom of cup and sugar to taste (no milk).The slivered almond should be so finely sliced that it should float on the top of the kahwa.