
spice
Saffron
Kesar
0.7 g1 teaspoon
2.1 g1 tablespoon
USDA FoodData Central measure for 1 tsp loosely packed saffron threads
Instead of Saffron
Nothing truly replicates the unique floral aroma, gentle bitterness, and luminous orange-yellow tint of genuine saffron.
Ground turmericUse 15% of the saffron's weight. Replicates the bright yellow colour well, but lacks the floral, earthy depth; use sparingly to avoid bitterness.
Screwpine water or rosewaterUse a few drops combined with a tiny pinch of ground turmeric to mimic both the regal floral aroma and the golden hue.
Recipes with Saffron

Aamrakhand
Creamy Mango Yoghurt with Cardamom & Saffron

Ande ki Biryani
Egg & Rice Biryani

Ande ki Piyosi
Baked Egg Halwa

Awadhi Gosht Biryani
Lamb Biryani from Lucknow

Baadam ka Doodh
Almond Milkshake

Bajre ki Kheer
Pearl Millet & Milk Pudding

Bataer Masaledar
Stuffed Quails in Spicy Sauce

Bengali Chicken Chaap
Creamy Saffron & Yoghurt Chicken Curry

Bengali Mutton Biryani
Bengali Lamb Biryani

Bengali Pantua
Sweet Potato & Cardamom Dumplings in a Sticky Clove Syrup

Bharwan Guchhi
Stuffed Morels

Biryani (II)
Lamb Biryani (II)

Chaar Magaz ka Murg
Chicken with Melon Seeds

Chandrakanthalu
Saffron, Coconut & Cashew Biscuits (Cookies)

Cheat’s Ras Malai
Milk Dumplings in Sweet Saffron and Cream Syrup

Chicken Rezala
Chicken in Yoghurt, Cardamom and Ginger

Doodh ka Sherbet
Milk-based Sherbet

Double ka Meetha
Hyderabadi Bread Pudding

Gil e Behisht
Milky Clay of Paradise

Gucci Pilau

Gulab Jamun
Khoya Bonbons in Syrup

Hyderabadi Dum ki Biryani
Aromatic Slow-cooked Biryani

Jangir
Syrup-soaked Pretzels

Jauzi Halwa
Rich Wheatgerm Dessert

Kaliya Baans Singhara
Bamboo Shoot & Water Chestnut Sauce

Kan Guchhi
Spiced Morels

Kashmiri Qorma
Saffron-flavoured Lamb

Keema Khichari
Savoury Minced (Ground) Meat Pulao

Kesar Elaychi Sherbet
Saffron & Cardamom Sherbet

Kesari Bhaath
Saffron-tinged Semolina (Farina)

Khad Murg
Baked Chicken

Kheer
Rice Pudding

Khubani Ka Meetha
Stewed Apricots with Almonds, Pistachio & Saffron

Kofta Curry
Meatball Curry

Kundan Kaliya
Golden Lamb Curry

Lagan ka Keema
Baked Masala Minced (Ground) Lamb

Lamb Galouti Kebab with Chutney & Burnt Onion Raita

Lauki Musallam
Whole Stuffed Bottle Gourd (Calabash)

Maharashtrian Sheera
Semolina Cooked in Butter, Cardamom and Saffron

Makki ka Halwa
Corn Dessert

Malai Kofta
Stuffed Paneer Dumplings

Mango Lassi

Masala Chaamp
Battered Chops

Masala Milkshake
Spicy Milkshake

Matar Pulao
Pea Pulao

Meethi Lassi
Sweet Yoghurt Shake

Moti Pulao
Pearl Pulao

Moticoor Laddu
Sweet Globes

Mung Dal ka Halwa
Moong Bean Dessert

Murg Biryani
Chicken Biryani from Lucknow

Murg Qorma (I)
Mughlia Chicken in Rich Sauce

Murg Rezhala
Chicken in Rezala Sauce

Murgh Biryani
Chicken Biryani

Murgh Makhani
Butter Chicken

Murgh Musallam
Whole Roast Chicken Stuffed with Mince, Cashews, Raisins, Green Chillies & Boiled Eggs

Musallam Raan
Slow-cooked Aromatic Leg of Lamb

Mutanjan Pulao
Sweet Lamb Pulao

Nalli Rogan Josh
Braised Lamb Shanks

Paneer Jaipuri
Rajasthani Curried Paneer

Panha

Parsi Mutton Pulao

Parval ki Mithai
Wax Gourd Sweets

Patisapta
Sweet Pancakes Filled with Dried Fruit

Qabooli
Rice & Dried Fruit Kedgeree

Qorma Asafjahi
The Sovereign’s Favourite

Qorma Pulao
Curried Lamb Pulao

Raan Musallam
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves & Saffron

Rava Laddu
Sweetened Semolina & Coconut Balls

Roghanjosh
Scarlet Rich Lamb Curry

Shabdeg
Overnight Meat Pot

Shahi Biryani
Imperial Biryani

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Curry

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Chicken Curry

Shahi Tukra
Sweet Morsel for the Prince

Sheermal (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Saffron-Infused Milk Bread with Cardamom & Rose Water

Shola e Dil
Quails Stuffed with Savoury Minced (Ground) Chicken

Shrikhand
Creamy, Chilled Yoghurt

Shrikhand (Indian Kitchen)
Yoghurt, Saffron and Cardamom Pudding

Shufta
Minced (Ground) Lamb & Peas

South Indian Kheer
Coconut Rice Pudding

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Tash Kebab
Steamed Slices of Lamb

Trami Kokur
Saffron Chicken

Zaaffran Kay Jheengey
Tandoori King Prawn (Jumbo Shrimp)

Zafrani Murgh
Saffron-Spiced Whole Roast Chicken

Zafrani Pulao
Saffron Rice

Zarda
Sweet Yellow Rice

