What to make with saffron

This homemade food coloring derives its color from saffron.

Also needs: lemon

Also needs: rice, raisins

Also needs: rice, raisins

This kebab is prepared by marinating meat overnight and grilling it over an open fire. It is usually served with polo (white rice) or naan.

Also needs: onion, garlic, lamb

Shirmal, also sheermal, is a traditional flatbread made in Pakistan and in the Hyderabad region of India, probably from Persian influences.

Also needs: milk, flour, butter

This is a traditional Italian risotto.

Also needs: onion, rice, wine, broth or stock, parmesan

Also needs: broth or stock, butter, onion, rice, wine, parmesan

Lussekatter or luciabullar are Scandinavian saffron buns served on St. Lucia Day (13 December).

Also needs: yeast, cream, butter, eggs, flour, raisins

Saffron rice is yellow or tan, with a taste reminiscent of spice breads and spice cakes. It goes well with chicken.

Also needs: rice, chicken, broth or stock, celery, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, molasses, coriander, cardamom

Also needs: chicken, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, yogurt, onion, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, butter, coconut milk, cream

Also needs: rice, chicken, yogurt, garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, chile peppers, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin