Cardamom-Saffron Yogurt

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A delicate Bengali dessert of creamy yogurt infused with aromatic cardamom and saffron, served chilled for a refreshing finish. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers Plain yogurt, Cardamom pods, Saffron into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 1/4 tsp saffron in 1 tbsp water and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 2 cups plain yogurt, 2 tbsp sugar, and ground cardamom seeds. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Step 3: Gently stir in the saffron water and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with 1/4 cup chopped pistachios.

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