Saffron Semolina Rosettes

Saffron Semolina Rosettes vegetarian recipe

These saffron semolina rosettes are delicate, fragrant sweets, perfect for a special occasion or when you crave something gently spiced and beautiful.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fine semolina
  • 0.75 cup ghee
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.75 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 15 almonds, blanched and halved
  • 15 pistachios, blanched and slivered

Instructions

  1. Measure out 2 cups fine semolina, 0.75 cup ghee, 1.5 cups milk, 0.75 teaspoon saffron threads, 0.75 cup granulated sugar, 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder, 15 almonds, and 15 pistachios. Soak 0.75 teaspoon saffron threads in 2 tablespoons warm milk and set aside.
  2. Heat 0.25 cup ghee in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 cups fine semolina and roast it, stirring continuously, for about 10-12 minutes until it turns light golden and aromatic. Be careful not to burn it.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine 1.5 cups milk and 0.75 cup granulated sugar. Heat it gently until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
  4. Slowly pour the warm milk-sugar mixture and the soaked saffron milk into the roasted semolina, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder. Be careful as the mixture will bubble.
  5. Continue stirring on low heat for about 5-7 minutes until the semolina absorbs all the liquid and comes together, leaving the sides of the pan. It should form a soft, pliable dough-like consistency.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 0.5 cup ghee to the semolina mixture. Mix it well until the ghee is fully incorporated. Cover the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  7. After resting, the mixture will be warm enough to handle. Take small portions of the semolina mixture and shape them into rosettes or any desired shape. You can use a mold if preferred, or simply form them by hand.
  8. Garnish each saffron semolina rosette with a blanched and halved almond and a few slivered pistachios. Arrange them on a serving plate and serve at room temperature.

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