Saffron Paneer Jewels
These Saffron Paneer Jewels are little bites of creamy, saffron-infused paneer. They're sweet, a little floral, and just melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 200 grams paneer
- 4 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads
- 0.5 teaspoon green cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Cut 200 grams paneer into 1-inch cubes. Press the paneer cubes gently between your palms to ensure they are soft and absorb the milk mixture well.
- Take 4 cups whole milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
- While the milk is simmering, soak 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm milk (taken from the simmering milk) and set aside. This allows the saffron to release its color and flavor.
- Continue simmering the milk, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom, until it reduces to about half its original quantity, which will take approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Add the soaked saffron milk mixture, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon green cardamom powder to the reduced milk. Mix well.
- Gently add the paneer cubes to the saffron milk mixture. Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors and become tender.
- Remove from heat and let it cool down to room temperature. The dessert will thicken further as it cools. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for best results.
- Serve the Saffron Paneer Jewels chilled in small bowls. Garnish each serving with 0.5 tablespoon sliced almonds and 0.5 tablespoon chopped pistachios.