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Iranian Saffron
Iran can be considered as the cradle of the world’s saffron. Almost 90 percent of the wo...
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Are There Benefits of Rosewater (Golab) on the Skin?
Rosewater is created by distilling rose petals, which results in an aromatic liquid infused with the oils...
Hidden pink gems on the central Iranian desert
The dry central desert of Iran has hidden pink-colored gems in its depth and the spectator eyes are dazzled at the rubies. Every year during the second half of May, an ancient festival is being held in Kashan and surrounding areas where many people from different parts of the country and abroad are gathered to see flower-picking and process of extracting rosewater as well as historic monuments and architecture.
Iran produces 90% of global rosewater
Iran supplies 90 percent of the global demand for rosewater in light of its great farms and high-quality Mohammadi roses, said Mohsen Hallaji, who is involved in the development of Industrial Cluster of Kashan Rosewater, Herbal Drinks and Essence.
Gulab jamun (sticky saffron-flavoured dumplings)
These are really delicious and one of India’s favourite little desserts. They are traditionally made with reduced milk but as that takes a lot of time and effort, many of us make them with dried milk powder instead. They are easy to make and the only two tricks to getting them right is a soft dough and frying them over a very low heat so they cook all the way to the centre. They are very moreish! Serve as they are or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.