Discovering the Magic of Original Kashmiri Saffron with Khan Kesar Mahal
Kashmiri saffron, or Zafran or kesar, stands out as one of the priciest and most fancy spices on Earth. Farmers grow it in Pampore Kashmir—a place people often call the "Saffron Town of India." This bright red spice has a long story of old ways top-notch quality, and special health perks. At Khan Kesar Mahal, we sell saffron that's more than just a spice—it's a treasure passed down through families for years.
The Birthplace of True Luxury: Where and How Kashmiri Pure Saffron Grows
Kashmiri saffron comes from a flower called Crocus sativus, which shows up for a month each fall. Kashmir's special weather—cool nights warm days, and soil that drains well (called Karewa)—makes the perfect spot to grow saffron in Pampore.
How to grow saffron (kesar):
Everything starts somewhere, and saffron flowers begin as seeds called corms or bulbs. Farmers prepare the land and plant the corms by hand. Here's something unexpected: these corms will produce flowers for 7-10 years. After this time, the same plot of land will yield 7 to 10 times the number of seeds planted.
When saffron (kesar) season arrives (from mid-October to mid-November), people head to their saffron fields and pick each flower by hand (without using any machines).
Each flower contains Six threads out of which Three are Red (stigmas) and Three are yellow (Stamens),the red part is the saffron, also known as kesar, which is dried carefully in a dry and dark place away from the sunlight. It takes about 300 flowers to produce just one gram of Kesar(saffron). This painstaking process is what makes it one of the costliest spices in the world.
What Makes Kashmiri Saffron Better/ Why Pick Kashmiri Saffron?
1. Top-notch Quality and Purity
Kashmiri saffron stands out for its thick long stigmas and bright deep red color. People often call it Mongra or A++ grade saffron(kesar) — the purest type without any extras mixed in. Unlike saffron powder, which can have other spices added, Kashmiri saffron comes in threads making sure it's the real deal.
High Crocin Levels: Kashmiri kesar(saffron) has about 8.7% crocin way more than other types like Iranian saffron (6.8%). Crocin gives saffron its bright color and has many health perks.
Strong Smell and Taste: Three things — crocin, safranal, and picrocrocin — give Kashmiri saffron its strong smell sweet-but-bitter taste, and pretty golden-yellow color when cooked.
Farming Without Chemicals: Farmers grow Kashmiri saffron (kesar) without bug sprays or chemicals keeping it natural and safe to use every day.
2. Better Color Intensity
Kashmiri Mongra packs a punch with its color strength exceeding 250. This makes it more than three times as potent as other natural coloring agents. You'll find that just a handful of threads can give your meals a rich hue and taste.
Amazing Health Benefits of Pure Kashmiri Saffron
Kashmiri Zaffron(kesar) offers more than just a fancy spice; it packs a punch of healing qualities that people have valued for hundreds of years.
1. Mood Boost and Anti-Depressant Results
Saffron has elements that can help ease mild to moderate depression. Research shows that both saffron stigmas and petals lift spirits and cut down on worry making it a natural way to feel better.
2. Better Memory and Brain Work
The key part called crocin makes memory and learning stronger showing good signs for treating brain problems like Alzheimer's disease.
3. Eye Health
Using saffron often might slow down age-related eye issues and make eyesight better overall by guarding cells in the back of the eye.
4. Helps Digestion
Saffron helps to lessen upset stomach, heartburn, and controls feeling sick. Its ability to calm swelling soothes the gut and leads to better stomach health.
5. Strengthens Body Defense (Immune system)
With lots of things that fight damage, saffron builds up the body's defense system, battles harmful effects, and gives more energy.
6. Skincare and Beauty
Saffron plays a key role in beauty treatments. It helps improve skin tone, cut down on blemishes, and fight early aging. Women also find it useful to handle menstrual cramps and keep their hormones in check.
How to Use Saffron the Right Way
You should never add saffron straight to your dish without soaking it first. Here's how to get the most out of each strand:
The Soaking Method:
1. Pick 4-10 saffron threads.
2. Put them in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 20 minutes.
3. Pour both the liquid and threads into your dish for the best flavor and color.
Best Used In:
• Kehwa, Biryani & Pulao, Phirni, Halwa, Kheer, and many more.
How to Spot and Store Genuine Kashmiri Saffron
Ways to Tell It's Real (Checking the originality of Saffron)
• If you chew saffron with your front teeth, you'll notice a slight bitterness and your tongue will turn yellow.
• Put some saffron in room-temperature water. Real saffron will slowly change the water to a golden yellow color. If the water changes color right away, you've got a fake on your hands.
• When you boil genuine saffron in water or milk, it won't dissolve (without adding extra force)
Storage Tips
• Put saffron in a air tight container.
• Keep it away from light, dampness, and warmth.
Why Buy Kashmiri Saffron from Reliable Sources?
Because saffron costs so much, people often mix in fake stuff. Buying straight from honest farms or checked sellers means you get:
• Pure saffron without chemicals.
• Picked and prepared threads.
• Fair prices without extra costs from middlemen.
Why Choose us:
- 100% pure and authentic saffron
- Dealing with Saffron for the decades
- Delivery all over india within 7 days
- Premium Kashmiri saffron with Premium Packaging
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You can also visit us physically at our main outlet in Kashmir.
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