Bloom it
- 1Crush 8–10 threads lightly.
- 2Soak in 2 tbsp warm milk or water for 15 minutes.
Where to use
- Biryani: drizzle over rice before dum
- Kheer: stir in at the end
- Qehwa: a few threads with green tea, cardamom and almonds
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Bloom it first, then use just a few threads.
By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read
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