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5-Minute Pick-Me-Up: Make Delicious Saffron Pista Milk!
Saffron Pista Milk

Let’s see the Saffron Pista Milk recipe to remember our childhood. Check it out the Saffron Pista Milk recipe here!!

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[one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes + chilling[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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- 4 cups milk
- 10-15 almonds
- 1/6 cup pistachios
- a few saffron strands
- 1/4 tbsp cardamon powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- water as required
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Directions:
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Step 1

Boil the milk in a heavy bottomed pan. Continue heating even after the milk boils.

Step 2

Heat about a liter of water in another pan and add the almonds and the pistachios.

Step 3

Continue heating until the almonds expand.

Step 4

Drain off the water and wash the nuts with cold water. The skin of the almonds and the pistachios can be easily removed now.

Step 5

Now grind the almonds and pistachios into a smooth paste and add it to the milk and stir well.

Step 6

Add the saffron strands,sugar and cardamon powder and mix well.

Step 7

Continue heating the milk for a few more minutes.

Step 8

When the milk becomes a little thicker than before,cool it .

Step 9

Refrigerate it for 2-4 hours and serve it cold. Saffron Pista Milk is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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- Serve with cookies or any biscuits.
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March 13, 2014
Saffron Besan Halwa Recipe
Saffron Besan Halwa

Winter season is the time when people prepare different type of halwa at home and preserve them. Saffron Besan Halwa recipe that will satisfy to all sweet-tooth.It can be preserve for several months in jars. Must try out this Saffron Besan Halwa recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

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[one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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- 2 cups gram flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp saffron soaked in 1 cup of water
- 2 green cardamom seeds
- 1 cup toasted almonds and cashews
- 1/2 cup kishmish
- 1-1/2 cup desi ghee or clarified butter
- 1 tbsp rose water
[/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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Directions:
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Step 1

In a non-stick pan, roast the besan until dark orange yellow on medium low heat.

Step 2

Now add ghee and cardamom and roast until brown.

Step 3

Add sugar, and mix it well.

Step 4

Reduce heat now and let it cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Now add kishmish and half of cashews and almonds.

Step 6

Add saffron water along with soaked saffron and another 2 -1/2 cups of water.

Step 7

While adding the water stir continuously. Be careful that halwa does not stick and cook till ghee separates.

Step 8

When cooked, turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.

Step 9

Drizzle with rose water.

Step 10

Garnish with almonds and cashews. Saffron Besan Halwa is ready to serve. Serve hot.

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- Serve as a dessert after meal.
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March 2, 2014
Creamy & Flavorful: Enjoy the Comfort of This Easy Saffron Qorma Recipe!
Saffron Qorma is a traditional Pakistani dish which cooked on special occasions. Saffron and spices really shine in this classic mutton dish. Slow cooking in broth and saffron creates a flavorful gravy. Check it out the Saffron Qorma recipe here!!

[one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 60 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4 [/one_third_last]

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- 1 tsp saffron, soaked in 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp ginger/garlic paste
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups oil
- 4 medium sized onions, sliced
- 4-5 cloves
- 4-5 cardamoms
- 250 gms yogurt
- 500 gms mutton
- Salt to taste
For garnishing
- Ginger slices
- Coriander leaves
- Green chillies
[/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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Step 1

Marinate the mutton with yogurt and saffron.

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok and fry the potato cubes.

Step 3

In the same oil fry the onions. Take it out in a plate. Crush the fried onions and keep aside.

Step 4

Mix all the remaining ingredients with mutton and cook on low heat till the oil separates and meat is tender.

Step 5

Transfer into a serving bowl. Add crushed onions and mix. Garnish with the ginger, green chilies and coriander. Saffron Qorma is ready to serve.

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- Serve with naan or rice for a satisfying meal.
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October 13, 2013
Saffron Tea Recipe
Try this freshly brewed Saffron Tea recipe with a twist of honey and saffron, you will be surprised by its unique taste.

[one_third] Prep Time: 5 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 5 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4[/one_third_last]

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- 4 cups boiled water
- 4 tbsp sugar
- a pinch of Saffron
- honey as required
[/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 cups

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Directions:
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Step 1

Pour the water in a saucepan or tea kettle.

Step 2

Stir in saffron and honey. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Strain the tea into cups. Saffron Tea is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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November 29, 2012
Saffron Roast Chicken Recipe
saffron roast chicken recipe

Ingredients for Saffron Roast Chicken:
- 1 chicken, about 1.6 kg
For saffron butter
- 50 gm unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 packet saffron threads, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil; 25 gm butter
- 450 gm onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tsp garam masala;
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 50 gm sultanas
How to make Saffron Roast Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6.
- Loosen the skin from the chicken breast by easing your fingers under the neck flap, over the breast and down to the legs, without puncturing the skin.
- Mix the ingredients for the saffron butter and spread evenly over the chicken breast under the skin.
- Secure the neck flap under the bird with a cocktail stick.
- Heat the oil and butter in a wide pan and deep fry the onions until softened.
- Add all the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sultanas, then transfer to a roasting dish and place the chicken on top, breast side down.
- Roast for 45 minutes.
- Lower setting to 190C/ Gas 5 and turn the chicken breast side up.
- Stir the onions, piling some of the lighter ones on top of the chicken to keep it moist.
- Roast for a further 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are crisp.
- Saffron Roast Chicken is ready to serve.
- Serve with Lemon Wedges.
November 13, 2010