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The saffron grown in Kashmir is mainly three types — ‘Lachha Saffron’, with stigmas just separated from the flowers and dried without further processing; ‘Mongra Saffron’, in which stigmas are detached from the flower, dried in the sun and processed traditionally; and ‘Guchhi Saffron’, which is the same as Lachha, except that the ...
In Kashmir, saffron is used in kehva or kahwa, an aromatic beverage made from saffron, almonds, walnuts, cardamom etc. It is also used in Kashmiri marriage and occasional cuisine namely Wazwan , where chicken is cooked in its heated aromatic solution, and the dish is known as konge kokur in local language.
In the 12th century, many of the Kesarwani migrated to what today comprise the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. [ 2 ] It is said that, as per a carved-engraved stone, found from Kashmir and presently available at the Pakistan Museum, that a group of people belonging to Kansal gotra of the Agrawal community from Punjab went to ...
Pampore is known for its cultivation of saffron, with the broader region around Pampore being responsible for 90% of India's saffron crop, though production as of 2023 has declined due to higher temperatures and erratic rainfall. [10]
One freshly picked crocus flower yields on average 30 mg of fresh saffron or 7 mg dried; roughly 150 flowers yield 1 g (1 ⁄ 32 oz) of dry saffron threads; to produce 12 g (7 ⁄ 16 oz) of dried saffron, 450 g (1 lb) of flowers are needed; the yield of dried spice from fresh saffron is only 13 g/kg (0.2 oz/lb).
The Sopore Fruit Market (Mandi) is the biggest economic hub for Kashmir. The yearly turnover is approximately Rs 3000 Crore. [1] [2] It is the largest wholesale fruit market in Kashmir, and the second-largest in Asia after Azadpur in Delhi. [2] It was founded by Ghulam Mustafa in the year 1988.
From the mythical Mahabharata to the Iranian invasion of Kashmir (which was a part of Gandhara) by Darius in 516 BC, [15] to the Mauryans who established Srinagara to the Kushan Empire to the invasion of Kashmir by Timur in 1398, [16] [17] the culture and cuisine of Kashmiris are linked to South Asia, Persian and Central Asian [18] cuisines mixed with local innovations and availabilities of ...
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