Summer Desserts with Kesar | Top 4 Kesar Desserts

Craving for something cool and delicious? Well, the time for ice creams and chilled milkshakes is here. But do you fancy those hotel-style cool Indian desserts such as Kesar Kulfi, mouth-watering Srikhand and much more? 

Well! When we think of a perfect summer dessert our mind goes off to something bright, creamy and light recipe full of flavours. Adding a rich flavour to desserts, make them more delicious and appealing. And what would be better than adding a few strands of Kesar for that exotic taste? From refreshing drinks to creamy desserts, Kesar is capable of adding a unique taste and that bright golden hue to most dishes.

Nevertheless, Kesar is one of the most famous and loved spices around the world. It is essentially used to intensify the flavour of the recipes but is an excellent spice that holds natural properties to improve your health, wellness and beauty. Kesar is one such exquisite spice that is commonly used by simply soaking the Kesar/Saffron strands in hot water or milk for some time and is added just before the final cook.

Let’s check out some of the delectable Indian desserts, made with Kesar 

• Kesar Mango Lassi 

Mangoes are one of the most popular fruit, widely consumed and are loved by most of us. However, it can increase the heat of the body during summer, but if combined with curd it will create a cooling effect. Then why not try something different out of it? How about Mango Lassi? Mango Lassi is a refreshing and healthy summer drink made from fresh mangoes, almonds, Kesar and yoghurt. Adding a dash of Kesar can improve the taste as well as will enhance the health quotient of the drink.

For Kesar Mango Lassi – 

• Soak 4 strands of Upakarma Ayurveda Kesar in lukewarm water
• Take 2 cups of fresh mango pulp
• And add 2 cups of yoghurt
• Now add 1/4th cup of sugar 
• Add ½ cup milk and water pre-soaked with Kesar 
• Garnish the lassi with finely chopped almonds and Kesar strands

• Kesar Srikhand 

One of the most delicious and simple dinners is sweets that can be made with easily available ingredients – yoghurt, sugar, cardamom and Kesar. This thick and flavoured creamy recipe is one of the scrumptious delights you can ever have during summer. It is a golden combination with minimal ingredients, where each flavour complements the other. Adding Kesar can give that perfect colour and flavour to your recipe. Moreover, the medicinal benefits of this prestigious spice cannot be ignored. It even helps to improve digestion, and mood, promote sleep, enhance vision and make your skin and hair look nourished and beautiful.

For Srikhand – 

• Soak 2-4 strands of Upakarma Ayurveda Kesar in lukewarm milk for a while.
• Now add 1 big bowl of thick hung curd
• Now pour the saffron milk mixture
• Add 1/4th of powdered sugar (or as per your taste) 
• Add ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder

• Mix it well with a whisk, until smooth and creamy. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with diced dry fruits of your choice and few Kesar/Saffron strands to make it look more appealing and colourful.