Saffron and Lemon Infused Basmati Rice Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 45 min Total time: 55 min Serves: 8 Perfumed with saffron and lemon zest,, this alluring golden yellow rice goes beautifully with curries and warm-spiced dishes. Ingredients 1/4 tsp saffron threads 2 Tbls hot water 1/2 cup of white or yellow onion finely…
Spaghetti with Broccoli Sicilian-style
Spaghetti with Broccoli Sicilian-style Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Spaghetti with Broccoli Sicilian-style: hints of saffron, raisins, pine nuts, and toasted breadcrumbs. A symphony on the plate. Ingredients 1 medium Romanesco broccoli 300 g spaghetti 25 g pine nuts 25 g golden raisins 1 package saffron (0.1 g), dissolved in…
Kesar Shrikhand
Kesar Shrikhand Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Flavorful and delicious saffron shrikhand! Ingredients 2 Cups Yogurt / or directly use Hung Curd / Greek Yogurt 2 Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Powdered White Sugar 4 Pinch Kesar/Saffron 2 Tablespoon Warm Milk 1/2 Cup Dryfruits, sliced/julienne (I used mix of Pistachio, Almonds and Cashewnuts) 1/2…
Coconut Oatmeal with Orange Saffron Syrup
Coconut Oatmeal with Orange Saffron Syrup Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2-3 A coconut oatmeal with orange saffron syrup that that can brighten gloomy wintery days! It’s nutritious, and happens to be vegan and gluten free too! Ingredients 300 ml coconut cream 1 cup extra thick rolled…
Gulab Jamun Dessert
Gulab Jamun Dessert Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Soft cheesy doughnuts, soaked in cardamom saffron syrup – the ultimate decadent Indian dessert! Ingredients 1 cup each, crumbled: paneer, khoya (thickened milk solids, see note below) or use 2 cups crumbled khoya 2 tbsp each: all purpose flour, milk 1/4 tsp each: baking soda,…
Penne Ricotta, Saffron and Cherry tomato confit
Penne Ricotta, Saffron and Cherry tomato confit Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 4 Penne Ricotta, Saffron and Cherry tomatoes confit, the creamiest of pasta without the use of any cream, just ricotta blended with saffron and pasta cooking water. With some delightful cherry…
Persian Ice cream
Persian Ice cream Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 8 Saffron and rose water infused Persian Ice cream. Ingredients fresh whole milk double cream condensed milk Instructions View the full recipe at Diary of a Homemaker →
Saffron Rice with Asparagus
Saffron Rice with Asparagus Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Super flavorful Saffron Rice with Asparagus and hints of lemon- a wonderful side or main dish for any occasion. Ingredients 2 cups unsalted vegetable stock 1 cup basmati white rice 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about…
Creamy Saffron Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower, Walnuts & Figs
Creamy Saffron Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower, Walnuts & Figs Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A silky saffron cream sauce is divine paired with homemade fettuccine, roasted cauliflower, crunchy walnuts and dried figs. Ingredients Pasta: 3 cups all-purpose flour (I split mine 50/50 with white whole wheat flour) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin…
Pineapple orange marmalade with saffron and cardamom
Pineapple orange marmalade with saffron and cardamom Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This recipe is as delicious as it is unusual! Ingredients 1 each: Seville orange, lemon, peeled and cored pineapple 3 cups each: water, sugar 1/2 inch piece vanilla bean 10 whole green cardamom 1/4 tsp saffron strands 1/4 tsp ground cardamom…
Saffron sweet potato cabbage bisque
, Saffron sweet potato cabbage bisque Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Perfect winter soup! Gluten-free and vegan saffron and sweet potato soup for cold winter evenings. Ingredients 3 Tbsp canola oil 1 red chili, fresh 1 savoy cabbage, medium size 1,5 liter vegetables stock 0,5 g…
Roasted Celeriac & Sweet Potato with Saffron Quinoa & Herby Drizzle
Roasted Celeriac & Sweet Potato with Saffron Quinoa & Herby Drizzle Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A healthy and hearty dish with a killer dressing that’s good on everything! Ingredients 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Large Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1″ chunks 1 Large head of Celeriac, peeled and cut into…