PakistaniKahwa (Kashmiri Green Tea with Saffron, Cardamom and Almonds)A fragrant, golden-green tea simmered with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and saffron, then topped with sliced almonds. It is served without milk and is lovely after a heavy meal or on a cold evening.15 min·Serves 4
PakistaniFalsa Sharbat (Chilled Purple Falsa Berry Drink with Black Salt and Mint)A deep purple summer cooler made from tart falsa berries, lightly sweetened and finished with black salt and mint. Cook it when falsay are in season and the days are hot.25 min·Serves 4
PakistaniShikanjvi (Pakistani Lemon Drink with Roasted Cumin, Mint and Black Salt)A cooling, tangy-sweet lemonade spiced with roasted cumin, black salt and fresh mint. It takes ten minutes to make and is the drink to reach for on a hot afternoon or at iftar.15 min·Serves 4
PakistaniKashmiri Chai (Pink Noon Chai with Pistachios and Almonds)A soft pink, lightly salted milk tea made by boiling green tea leaves with a little baking soda, then finishing with milk and crushed nuts. It is a warming winter cup with a rich, silky body.40 min·Serves 4
PakistaniDoodh SodaDoodh Soda is a fizzy street-stall favourite made from sweetened cold milk topped with lemon-lime soda. It takes minutes to make and is especially welcome on hot evenings and at iftar.10 min·Serves 2
PakistaniLassi (Sweet and Salted)Thick, cooling Punjabi-style yogurt lassi with two easy versions: a sweet one scented with cardamom and rose, and a salted one with roasted cumin and mint. Ready in ten minutes.10 min·Serves 4
PakistaniDoodh Patti ChaiStrong black tea brewed straight in milk, the way it is poured at dhabas across Pakistan. Add cardamom if you like.10 min·Serves 2
IndianMango LassiRipe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.5 min·Serves 2