I expected Desserts to rule the roost for  JFI- Saffron and you did not disappoint. But you sure managed to astound me with amazing variety and creativity. Including ingredients which I never thought possible, ensuring that nutrition is incorporated in otherwise rich dishes, simplifying traditionally difficult sweets that makes even beginners motivated are some of the highlights of this round up. My grateful thanks to dear Indira for making this happen for me and to you cooks for enriching and glorifying Saffron to deserving heights. Appreciate each and every contribution.

Category : Main Course

	Who doesn’t love pasta – esp. Ravioli in rich sauce is a craze in almost many households. And if you nodded then Mansi’s Ravioli in Saffron Cream Sauce has gotta be on your ‘to-do’ list next. Not only will it make a colorful presentation but there wont be left overs to worry about later!
	Zafrani Pulao is famous on its own right – but it was epitomized by Big B’s Cheeni kum. Heard it came back to demand after the movie. This Hyderabadi Pilaf, sent over by Srikripa ,keeps it simple with complex flavors and aroma. The spices led by their queen Saffron do make a palatable presentation – don’t they.
	Saffron Pulao is such a beautiful dish and so convenient to entertain at short notice. PJ makes it all the more simpler and easy with her microwave version. She also has an interesting view about Saffron milk in that post
	I am not joking when I tell you that the minute I saw Usha’s Vegetable Dum Biryani, I started imagining the aroma of the delicious dish. I couldn’t help but bookmark the recipe pronto! If you read through her instructions, you will find the aromatics and the vegetables combine well to make this a totally drool worthy dish!
	Blogging champion that our dearPriya is, it is inevitable that we get more than one entry for an event:). Her Zafrani Pulao is rich and an instant crowd pleaser. If the pulao by itself is not tasty enough, she has added some fried Paneer cubes to it. Also scroll down to check out her desserts too!
	Arundhuti Rama sends her rice recipe for aromatic and beautifully spiced Saffron Rice. That unmistakable yellow color can only be due to Saffron which makes it all the more elegant and appetizing.

Category : Desserts

	Saffron Oats Peda? Did I hear you right- you ask? Yes you very well did. Trust Priya to come up with such ideas. The beauty of Saffron is enhanced nutritionally with this beautiful and creamy Indian classic Pedas. This m/w friendly recipe takes only about 25 minutes to make!!!
	Rasamalai is famed Indian dessert not without a reason! The creaminess and that texture is to die for. Deepti’s Ricotta Cheese Rasamalai with Saffron is easy peasy and pretty straightforward, she tells us. Why don’t you take a gander and see it for yourselves?
	If Orange by itself would lend some color to your dessert, we have saffron complimenting the way this Orange Kheer looks. Nandini sends us a Bengali treat which goes by the name “Kamla Lebur Kheer” which I am sure tastes as good as it looks.
	Rasamalai comes back once again and this time it is shortcut method. The traditional one made easy by Sree Vidya making sure, we all (esp. me) run our of excuses not to make it often enough!. The element of Saffron in this chewy dessert is more suited for tasting than for being described about.
	Another sweet Coconut Burfi comes over from the super blogger Priya. Her’s is a M/W version which takes only 20 minutes to make. If you, like me, has never used your m/w to a large extent, then pop over to her site to make sure that your gizmo becomes indispensable to you – thanks to her recipes.
	How do you enjoy desserts guilt free? By making PJ’s Brown rice phirni. You can enjoy now enjoy the classic phirni knowing that there is an additional nutrition in this sweet. No reason whatsoever to skip desserts now, is there?
	Delicious Sandesh!!! Do I even have to say more about this famous Bengali delicacy?? I have been meaning to make this sweet for ages now. BB’s easy step by step instructions is sure a motivation for me to finally make some. Check out her pictures
	I still remember the first time I had Shrikand.When I checked out RA’s post about why and when these are made, it transported me to my Mumbai and Bhopal days. This is one of the most easiest desserts to make. Check out her post to see how
	Last minute entertaining sure does increase our stress levels. We cant have enough of those ‘done-in-jiffy’ dishes which not only look appeasing but also taste divine. Kanchan’s shows you how with her yummy Basundi. What more, she has an interesting twist where she adds custard apple to her dessert.
	Nidhi’s Sandesh has one of beautiful pictures, I have ever seen! As if the recipe name by itself was enough to make me go bonkers, such pictures make me go totally Gaga (no, I dont mean the singer).She also provides instruction on how to make Paneer at home.
	How does a dessert which makes you warm during winter and cools you down during summer sound? Did I see your eyebrow raise? Then you should definitely check out dear PJ’s easy and totally yummy Gajar Ka Dhoodh. I loved the fact that it can be whipped up in jiffy in a microwave.
	Pari’s Semolina Kheer is THE thing to make when you are in a hurry. Its a luxury and elegant dessert which takes not only ridiculously less time to make but is v. simple too
	Swathi’s Brown rice and Persimmon Kheer is all about taking desserts to another level. She has given an exemplary example of how one can combine a nutritious fruit, fiber rich wholegrain and calcium rich diary to make something very delicious
	Sowjanya’s Thiratupal made me so nostalgic. Reminded me of my mom and grandmom and she agrees. She also informs the tradition of preparing this traditional and time consuming sweet esp. during baby showers which was new information for me.
	The eggless queen Madhuram’s Vegan Pumpkin Kheer is a delight to all senses. I had made her kheer (not vegan) and found it refreshing and yummy! A must try for all sweet lovers.
	Madhuram’s Pumpkin Kulfi is on my to do list for a long while now. One look at the picture and you will know why. A creamy rich dessert encrusted with nuts – its heavenly!
	Who doesn’t know Rabdi? Extremely loved, Creamy and delicious – it is one of my all time fav. desserts.PJ’s version – Saffron Apple Rabdi includes apple infused with saffron taking this classic to a new level altogether and what more it is made in a M/W
	Its simply mind blowing to see how many varieties of sweets/desserts are present in Indian cuisine. Faiza Ali’s Chana daal halwa goes on to show how versatile lentils are – playing equal parts in both savory as well as sweet dishes. Her dessert esp. looks to die for.
	Boondi is such a versatile recipe, the use of which ranging from savory to sweet and in so many ways. Nayna’s Boondi is the sweeter version where she shows you how to make this classic traditional sweet with her helpful pictures.
	I am a die hard Rava Ladoo fan. They are so easy and simple to make and can be made in matter of minutes. Nayna’s bite sized Rava/sooji (semolina ladoo) fueled my craving for these delectable beauties.
	The minute I saw it, I even forgot to blink my eyes for few seconds. Such a brilliant idea was staring at me with Sayantani’s dish called Shahi Gulab Bagh/ Edible Rose Garden . If that was not enough, it looked v simple to make. I bookmarked it pronto – did you?
	As if the name itself was not enough, she had to accompany it with a tempting picture and a key word “2 minute” for lazy ppl like me. Siri’s 2 Minute Pineapple Dessert will stop you from making excuses not to make this any more. It doesn’t get any simpler than this!
	With such creative people around, its getting harder day by day to avoid eating healthy. There can be no more of “I don’t like Oats” anymore esp. if you take a look at Saraswathi’s Oats Semiya Payasam. Very innovative and cheeky by including healthy Oats amidst all that yummy kheer.

Category : Snacks & Beverage

	The stuff ones learns from such events is astounding. Like PJ’s Kashmiri Kahwa for instances. The number of spices and a unique blend to make this tea will sure to rise my spirits at any time of the day!!
	I saw her picture and said only one word – “Bliss”. Cilantro’s picture of Kesar Badam Milk is such. Its winter in my part of the world, yet I couldnt help but crave for some chilled glass of this creamy and delicious milk scented with saffron.
	Trust the Jugalbandits to come up with something unique and beautiful. TheirSweet Potato-Saffron Protein Shake has the looks of inducing even the most lethargic of ppl (Read as “me”) to start working out. I usually go for low-fat flavored yogurts or whey protein after my workouts but this is going to be it from the next time!
	Its always a pleasure to peek into Indira’s Kitchen. Her food bespeaks her love for simple, creative and healthy meals and her Saffron Paneer is a brilliant example of the same. For a lover of both Paneer and saffron – this is heaven sent.

Category : Baked Goodies

	The minute I saw it I fell in love- with Deepti’s Eggless Saffron cake with Sweet Saffron Cream. What a recipe to showcase Saffron in all its majestic glory and aroma! If you are like me, you will bookmark this recipe pronto!
	I have my share of making muffins, but never did I think of making some with Saffron. Mansi’s Saffron-Kissed Strawberry Muffins is a real treat not only on the eyes but am sure on the taste buds too. What’s not to like about strawberries and that to the one kissed with Saffron?
	Beautiful, Simple and Delicious. These 3 words sums up Sweatha’s Saffron Cookies. I love it that it uses Ghee instead of butter – I can just imagine the richness in these cookies. Mind blowing to say the least.

Of course I am looking out to grab every Saffron based dish out there, hence leaving out anyone’s entry would sure be an unintentional mistake on my part. If I seem to have overlooked your dish, don’t think twice about sending me a hate mail reminding me of the same. I will add it to this round up immediately.

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