Gulf-Style Qahwa with Cardamom and Saffron

What you need

• 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) water
• 3 tbsp Arabic coffee, lightly roasted beans, coarsely ground
• 8 green cardamom pods
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 tsp rose water, optional
• 6 dates, for serving

Method

Restated from the original video

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or a dallah.

2. 2

   Stir in the coffee. When it foams up, lower the heat so it does not boil over.

3. 3

   Simmer gently, uncovered, for 10-12 min.

4. 4

   Lightly crack the cardamom in a mortar so the pods split open.

5. 5

   Add the cardamom and saffron to the pot and simmer for 2-3 min more.

6. 6

   Take the pot off the heat, stir in the rose water if using, and leave it for 3-5 min so the grounds sink.

7. 7

   Pour slowly through a fine strainer into a thermos or serving pot, leaving the sludge behind.

8. 8

   Serve unsweetened in small handleless cups, a few sips at a time, with the dates alongside.

Imported from archanaskitchen.com. Recipe Grab pulled out what you need to cook it; the video stays where its author put it.