Recipe: Arabic coffee Qahwa, the Saudi way

Recipe: Arabic coffee Qahwa, the Saudi way

Qahwa is popularly consumed after breaking the fast (Iftar) during Ramadan.

Qahwa is a traditional Arabic Coffee Recipe that is most popular Arabian cuisine. Qahwa is made from green coffee beans and cardamom. It is often served with dates. It is served from a special coffee pot called dallah and the cups are small with no handle. It is also offered at most social events like weddings or parties. Qahwa is popularly consumed after breaking the fast (Iftar) during Ramadan.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Green Coffee beans , lightly roasted and coarsely ground

  • 1 tablespoon Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds , crushed

  • 2.5 cups Water

  • 1/8 teaspoon Saffron strands , optional

  • 1 teaspoon Rose water , optional

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How to make Qahwa | Arabic Coffee Recipe

  • To make this traditional Qahwa/ Qahwah – Arabic Coffee Recipe, bring water to boil in a saucepan. When it boils, add ground coffee.

  • After 10 minutes of boiling, add cloves, crushed cardamom and stir once and boil for another 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Now switch off the flame, cover and let coffee grounds settle at the bottom for a minute. Do not stir at this time since the liquid needs to settle.

  • Now add the rose water and saffron if you are using them.

  • Strain and pour the steaming coffee into the flask or teapot.

  • Now Qahwa | Arabic Coffee Recipe is ready to be served hot in dallah/kulhar. Serve with dates during evenings and Enjoy!!

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