other

Yellow food colouring

Measured by drop; no reliable gram weight to invent.

Nothing gives the same pure cosmetic yellow without adding flavour; turmeric and saffron are the closest.

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  Turmeric powder

  Use a pinch, about 0.25 g, for a few drops of colouring. Mix with a spoon of water or oil and add with the spices; it adds earthy flavour and can turn orange.

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  Saffron powder

  Use about 0.1 g, soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk. It gives yellow colour and a floral aroma, but is expensive and not neutral in flavour.

Zarda Pulao

Sweet Rice