Qahwa | Arabic Coffee Recipe
Qahwa, also known as Arabic coffee, is a traditional Middle Eastern beverage made with lightly roasted green coffee beans, cardamom, and sometimes other spices. It’s typically served in small cups without sugar and is an essential part of Arab hospitality.
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.
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4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Green Coffee beans , lightly roasted and coarsely ground
- 4 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds , lightly crushed
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 pinch Saffron strands
- 1 teaspoon Rose water , optional
- 4 Dates , to serve
How to make Qahwa | Arabic Coffee Recipe
To make this traditional Qahwa/ Qahwah – Arabic Coffee Recipe, start by roasting the green coffee beans in a small pan over medium heat until they turn a light golden-brown color. This step ensures the beans release their natural flavors. Stir constantly for even roasting, which takes about 5-10 minutes.
Once the beans have cooled down, grind them coarsely using a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle. You want a coarse grind similar to sea salt.
In a saucepan, bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil. Add the ground coffee, crushed cardamom pods, cloves to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
After simmering, remove the coffee from heat and strain it into a serving pot using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the grounds and spices.
For a fragrant touch, stir in the rose water or orange blossom water, and saffron if desired. Let the coffee sit for 1-2 minutes to absorb these aromas.
To Serve the Qahwa, pour the Qahwa into small, handleless cups (called finjan). Traditionally, Qahwa is served with dates or dried fruit to complement its bitterness.
Qahwa | Arabic Coffee Recipe is ready to be served hot in dallah/kulhar. Serve with dates during evenings and Enjoy!!
You can also serve the Qahwa | Arabic Coffee Recipe Eggless Ragi & Whole Wheat Crisp Biscuits Recipe or Whole Wheat Apple Muffins Recipe (Eggless & Vegan options) to enjoy your evening tea.
