For a few weeks each autumn, the fields around Pampore turn purple. This is how Kashmiri saffron travels from a crocus flower to the threads in your kitchen.
For a few weeks each autumn, the fields around Pampore turn purple. This is how Kashmiri saffron travels from a crocus flower to the threads in your kitchen.
Saffron and dry fruits are among India's best-loved gifts. Ideas for every occasion, with simple ways to present them beautifully.
Saffron and dry fruits are among India's best-loved gifts. Ideas for every occasion, with simple ways to present them beautifully.
Warm milk, a few threads of saffron and a hint of cardamom. How to make golden kesar doodh at home in about ten minutes.
Warm milk, a few threads of saffron and a hint of cardamom. How to make golden kesar doodh at home in about ten minutes.
Why do two packs of Kashmiri saffron cost so differently? It comes down to which part of the flower you are buying. Here is what each grade means.
Why do two packs of Kashmiri saffron cost so differently? It comes down to which part of the flower you are buying. Here is what each grade means.
Too little and you will not notice it; too much and it turns bitter. A practical guide to using saffron in drinks, rice, desserts and bakes.
Too little and you will not notice it; too much and it turns bitter. A practical guide to using saffron in drinks, rice, desserts and bakes.
Basmati rice cooked with whole spices and ghee, finished with saffron milk and topped with almonds, walnuts and raisins. A festive rice dish that is easier than it looks.
Basmati rice cooked with whole spices and ghee, finished with saffron milk and topped with almonds, walnuts and raisins. A festive rice dish that is easier than it looks.
Ground rice simmered in milk with saffron and cardamom, chilled until silky and topped with almonds. A classic festive dessert that needs only a few ingredients.
Ground rice simmered in milk with saffron and cardamom, chilled until silky and topped with almonds. A classic festive dessert that needs only a few ingredients.
Creamy almond milk made the traditional way: soaked Mamra almonds ground into hot milk with saffron and cardamom. Delicious warm or chilled.
Creamy almond milk made the traditional way: soaked Mamra almonds ground into hot milk with saffron and cardamom. Delicious warm or chilled.
A no-cook festive sweet bound with dates instead of sugar. Ready in about 20 minutes, and perfect for Diwali boxes and everyday snacking.
A no-cook festive sweet bound with dates instead of sugar. Ready in about 20 minutes, and perfect for Diwali boxes and everyday snacking.
Kashmir grows most of India's walnuts. What to look for when you buy them, how to crack them cleanly, and how to keep them fresh for months.
Kashmir grows most of India's walnuts. What to look for when you buy them, how to crack them cleanly, and how to keep them fresh for months.
Both start as grapes, but they look, taste and cook differently. How green and black raisins compare, where munakka and golden raisins fit in, and how to use each.
Both start as grapes, but they look, taste and cook differently. How green and black raisins compare, where munakka and golden raisins fit in, and how to use each.
Nuts go stale and raisins dry out when they are stored the wrong way. Simple rules for keeping almonds, walnuts, raisins and saffron at their best.
Nuts go stale and raisins dry out when they are stored the wrong way. Simple rules for keeping almonds, walnuts, raisins and saffron at their best.
Dyed corn silk, safflower petals and padded-out threads are sold as saffron every day. Here are six quick checks you can do at home to make sure yours is the...
Dyed corn silk, safflower petals and padded-out threads are sold as saffron every day. Here are six quick checks you can do at home to make sure yours is the...
Kashmir's golden welcome drink of green tea, whole spices, saffron and almonds, made in an ordinary saucepan in about 15 minutes.
Kashmir's golden welcome drink of green tea, whole spices, saffron and almonds, made in an ordinary saucepan in about 15 minutes.
Smaller, curvier and richer in flavour. What makes Mamra almonds different from everyday almonds, how to tell them apart and how to keep them fresh.
Smaller, curvier and richer in flavour. What makes Mamra almonds different from everyday almonds, how to tell them apart and how to keep them fresh.