Whenever we think of saffron being added to recipes or dishes, we think of fragrant royal biryanis, korma, and sweet dishes like kheer. Yes, there is no doubt that saffron adds a distinct aroma and color to your recipes. However, it is not typically an item that has to be added to Indian flavorful curries or biryanis all the time.
It is extremely versatile and has the power to totally change common Western dishes. Only a small quantity of these blossoming strands is enough to transform a familiar recipe into an exceptional one.
Here are some Western classics that are taken to a whole new level with just a small addition from Kashmir.
1. The Ultimate Saffron Mac and Cheese
As a comfort food, there are many people who would want to instantly have a mac and cheese sandwich.
However, you can add a bit of twist to this generic recipe by adding or soaking Indian saffron in the buttermilk mixture before assembling the cheese sauce. As you expect, there will be a distinct golden color to the pasta, and it also adds a unique flavor and aroma along with the sharpness of cheddar.
2. Kashmiri Saffron-Enhanced Seafood Chowder
Seafood chowder is another incredibly delicious and comforting food for many people across age groups because of its creamy flavor and profile. However, you can add Kashmiri saffron to this creamy base, which gives a completely new meaning to the dish.
We can assure you that the taste of saffron and its aroma will bring water to your mouth when making any kind of seafood dishes with shellfish, sea fish, and corn. Along with the aroma, the saffron also adds a distinct reddish-orange color to the sauce.
3. Golden Roast Chicken with Saffron Butter
Sundays are often incomplete without making chicken dishes, right? So, the next time you are making a special chicken dish on a Sunday, use saffron threads while marinating the chicken. While you can use your normal marinade recipe consisting of adding garlic, ginger, cumin powder, and turmeric powder, make sure to add a few pieces of saffron to it as well.
And when you roast this chicken, the saffron infuses with all the delicious oils coming out of the masalas, which creates a crisp golden outer coating on top of the chicken skin.
4. Saffron Lemon Bars
While making lemon squares, make sure to add a few saffron threads to the lime juice before making the custard. The sweet honey-like aroma of the saffron will infuse the creamy custard, and it will be really savory to have.
5. Morning Saffron French Toast
While making your French toast, get rid of the cinnamon and vanilla, and use milk infused with saffron. The bread will soak in all the aroma from the saffron, and it is really delicious to have with your choice of garnish, with honey or maple syrup.
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