Kashmiri Pink Noon Chai & Makhan Malai Chowk: The Sacred Winter Food Trail of Lucknow

The Winter Wonderland of Old Lucknow Flavors

When winter mist envelops the majestic minarets of Hussainabad, the nocturnal food lanes of Chowk transform into a winter dreamscape scented with cardamom, roasted almonds, and pink brew: the Kashmiri Pink Noon Chai and ephemeral Makhan Malai.

Brewed with Kashmiri green tea leaves, sea salt, baking soda, milk, and saffron, the savory pink tea is served with sweet, crisp khatai biscuits, followed by a bowl of heavenly Makhan Malai that melts instantly on the tongue like sweet morning dew.