K&M Kashmiri Saffron Mongra A+
K&M Season’s Harvest Saffron – Mongra is a premium variety grown in the lush green valleys of Kashmir, and has a sweet floral taste with a hint of bitter; and a warm and earthy aftertaste.
Saffron being one of the most prized spices in the world has been used for centuries for its culinary and medicinal properties. It is perfect for adding to a variety of dishes, including rice, stews, and desserts.
A good source of antioxidants, it has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and memory-boosting properties.
It is important to note that it is a very potent spice, so it is important to use it in moderation. Take a small pinch of saffron strands, add in lukewarm water/milk and let it release the colour. Add it to gravies, pulaos, breads, milk based desserts and other bakery items.
Saffron can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.
Saffron has always been an expensive spice because of the presence of antioxidants, crocin, picrocrocin and safranal in it. The antioxidant crocin is known to contain anti-depressant properties, improve inflammation, reduce appetite, protect brain against damage and help in weight loss. Safranal, which gives saffron its unique aroma and colour helps improve mood, memory, learning ability and helps against oxidative stress. Saffron is also identified as an aid against Alzheimer’s. With so many properties it is ought to be very special and is a must in every household even if in a minimal quantity.
Kanz & Muhul means Mortar & Pestle in Kashmiri and is a tribute to our timeless Kashmiri cuisine and culture. We’re bringing to you the pristine nature of the Valley of Kashmir along with products hand-crafted in small batches with care, staying true to the approach followed by our ancestors.
K&M Story
‘Kanz & Muhul’ by Matamaal is a tribute to our timeless Kashmiri cuisine and culture.
We’re bringing to you the pristine nature of the Valley of Kashmir along with products hand-crafted in small batches with care, staying true to the approach followed by our ancestors. What awaits you is an experiential journey with our K&M spices, dry fruits, tea leaves, artefacts & traditional utensils that are hand-crafted in small batches with utmost care and precision.
‘Kanz & Muhul’ literally translates to a bigger version of the ‘Mortar & Pestle’. Most Kashmiris born before the 60s would have seen these set of tools in the aangan (garden) of their homes. It would come in handy during the preparation for weddings when ladies of the house or helpers from outside would grind red chillies. Jigri, would hand-pick the best possible red chillies from Maharajganj, Downtown, Srinagar and further sun-dry them to crisp. Soon, the ladies of the house and the neighbourhood, would get together to remove the stem and the seeds from the chillies and would make the garden a chattering ground while sipping on Sheer chai and biting into a Telvuru. The ladies would then, turn by turn, pound the chillies and sieve the ground spices to separate the coarser from the finer particles. These spices were really special and would last for a long, long time.
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