Also known as saffron, is one of the most favorite spices in our kitchen. Known for its vibrant orange color and pleasing aroma, its use is mostly reserved for festivals or special occasions. Saffron is quite an expensive spice, so whenever we use it, we make sure to extract maximum flavor from it, using it to its maximum potential. As it is just around the corner, we are sure you are planning to make exquisite dishes and sweets like biryani, laddu, barfi and much more. And all of them have saffron as their main ingredient. If you are struggling to get that distinctive saffron flavor or colour, we have a viral hack for you that will prove to be a lifesaver for you this festive season.
Chef Neha Deepak Shah has shared the video of this easy hack on her Instagram page. In the video she explains that if you use saffron in this way you will get a bright orange color and amazing aroma. Neha also shared that she learned this hack from chef Vikas Khanna during her time on MasterChef Australia. For the hack, start by placing saffron threads between tissue paper or foil. Fold it well making a square shape. Fry it on low flame for about a minute, make sure to fry it from both the sides. – Now put the saffron threads in a mortar and pound them well. If you are using them for sweets then add some milk and mix well.
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Internet users found this hack quite useful. “Thank you for another amazing piece,” one person wrote. Another said: “Shared the right pro tip at the right time.” A third user shared, “I know this already and it works surprisingly well.” A fourth person said, “This tip is really amazing, it gives real results! I had always felt that saffron never gives its color, but this trick worked,” while a fifth mentioned, ” I use saffron like this…the color it comes out very well, if you only put straight strands, it gets wasted.” “Thanks for the thought,” added another.
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The internet is full of many such useful food hacks. Earlier, we saw a hack that shows how to prevent oil splatter while making tadka. In the video, a woman is seen sprinkling salt on a pan after heating ghee or oil. Adding salt helps absorb excess moisture, preventing oil splatter and keeping your hands safe. Read more about it here.
What do you think about this viral saffron hack? Will you try it? Tell us in the comments below!
