persian saffron
Where is the appropriate place to grow Persian Saffron?
Saffron Usage in Iran: The red gold, Zafaran (Saffron) is used constantly in Persian cuisine and culinary, it plays the main role in delicious Persian food and sweet recipes. This expensive flower thread is used in dying woolen for Iranian Carpets,…
A recipe of Saffron-Yogurt Persian chicken kebab
Ingredients for making chicken kebab Chicken breast/thighs or a mix of both – 1/2 kg, cubed 2. Saffron – 1/2 tsp Hot water – 2 + 1 tbsp 3. White onion, sliced – 1 small Garlic paste – 1 tbsp Lime juice – 1 tbsp Salt and pepper – As required For the…
All stories behind the persian red gold(Saffron)
Saffron is a typical food item in the cuisine of many countries. It is usually considered as an amazing spice that chefs add for its color and aroma. It is one of the most expensive spices in the world because of the way it needs to be taken care of…
How to cook Persian Saffron rice in the right way ?
Ingredients Persian Saffron rice 2 cups white basmati rice Fine sea salt 3 Tbs. canola or vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. saffron threads 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into quarters, softened Preparation steps Put the rice in a medium bowl and add cold water…
What difference between Persian Saffron and Indian Saffron?( Iranian Saffron VS Kashmiri Kesar)
The Journey of Saffron to Kashmir: It was in 1821, during the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, when Colonel Mian Singh who was the then governor of Kashmir tried to cultivate saffron on the slopes of Damodhar Udar and Mart and but it didn't work. It…
A variety of frequent questions which are asked about Saffron
WHERE DOES SAFFRON COME FROM? Saffron has been farmed for more than 3000 years. The wild ancestor of saffron was Crocus cartwrightianus. Farmers developed new cultivars by choosing only those flowers with unusually long stigmas. Specialists believe…
A Persian Saffron Rice Pudding as a delectable dessert named Shole Zard
Sholeh Zard in Farsi translates to soft and yellow, accurately capturing the essence of this pudding. What the name doesn’t reference is the deep and intoxicating combination of aromas that will intrigue your nose. In addition to the rosewater, it…