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Tall glasses of pink falooda layered with vermicelli, basil seeds and jelly, topped with ice cream and nutsPakistani

Falooda

A tall, chilled rose-milk dessert drink layered with vermicelli, basil seeds, jelly and ice cream. Serve it at iftar parties, summer gatherings or whenever a cold treat is wanted.

35 minServes 4
Glass cups of golden Kashmiri kahwa tea topped with sliced almonds, beside a teapot, cinnamon sticks and cardamom podsPakistani

Kahwa

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 minServes 4
Glasses of deep purple falsa sharbat with ice and mint beside a bowl of fresh falsa berriesPakistani

Falsa Sharbat

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 minServes 4
Tall glasses of iced shikanjvi with lemon slices and mint, beside halved lemons and a jug of the drinkPakistani

Shikanjvi

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 minServes 4
A cup of pink Kashmiri chai topped with crushed pistachios and almonds, beside cardamom pods and a cinnamon stickPakistani

Kashmiri Chai

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 minServes 4
Two tall glasses of pale pink Doodh Soda with ice and a fizzy foam top, garnished with dried rose petalsPakistani

Doodh Soda

Doodh 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 minServes 2
Glasses of sweet and salted lassi garnished with pistachios, malai, roasted cumin and mintPakistani

Lassi

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 minServes 4
Overhead view of doodh patti chaiPakistani

Doodh Patti Chai

Strong black tea brewed straight in milk, the way it is poured at dhabas across Pakistan. Add cardamom if you like.

10 minServes 2
Overhead view of mango lassiIndian

Mango Lassi

Ripe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.

5 minServes 2