Yogurt with Rose and Pomegranate
Saffron flavored yogurt layered with fresh pomegranates and rose petals – a dessert fit for royalty.
We had our first snow of the season; pretty whites which changed the dry Texas landscape into a winter wonderland temporarily. It was magical and it felt good – an official announcement that winter is here, and the holidays are here. My roses did not expect the snow; they stood out and had the flurries fall softly on them and form a snow cap. They bowed down, at the magic and splendor or perhaps in a silent prayer? It was rather lovely.
We have four large rose bushes outside our home which have been blooming wild for most of the year. The first time I used the rose petals in my kitchen was in the Saffron Yogurt Mousse with Rose Petal Honey. Ever since that day, my kids snack on the rose petals drizzled with honey.
It is going to snow again soon and put an end to my blooms for the season. Before that happens I decided to post this quick but elegant recipe which we all enjoy. Serve it for breakfast, snack or dessert; make it for yourself, for friends and family or an upscale party. It is appreciated a lot!
Yogurt with Rose and Pomegranate
Ingredients:
- Greek Yogurt
- Saffron
- Sugar (or any sweetener you want to use)
- Fresh Organic Rose Petals
- Pomegranate
- Pistachios, Lightly Toasted (or any other nut of your choice)
Preparation:If you are not using Greek Yogurt, drain the regular plain yogurt for at least half a day to get it thick and creamy.
Use only organic rose petals. Wash them well and dry them with a paper towel. Use them whole or chopped.
Combine sugar and saffron with the yogurt and keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours for the flavors to infuse.
Combine the rose petals and the pomegranate arils together with the yogurt; or layer them like a trifle. Garnish with pistachios or any other favorite nuts.
Serve chilled.
I do not think it is needed for me tell how beautiful and delicious this can be. It is as lovely as it looks. Fragrant saffron and rose petals, luscious juicy pomegranates and silky, creamy sweet yogurt with a slight hint of nut.. what can go wrong with that?
The beautiful red, white and green will make this a perfect holiday recipe. Arrange in individual servings and enjoy with your friends and family. Enjoy the Holiday Season!!
Jacqueline of Tinned Tomatoes is hosting the NCR for the month of December; no soups or salads this time – sent in your festive photos for this festive season. I am sending the picture of the Rose for the NCR.
Related Posts:
Sugar Grilled Mangoes with Saffron Yogurt and Nuts
Pomegranate and Mint Frozen Yogurt
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December 4th, 2009 at 7:08 am
WOW! A very beautiful dessert. I think this is best photography
December 4th, 2009 at 7:41 am
beautiful dessert…great cliks!!
December 4th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Beautiful Soma. Snowing in Texas already?
December 4th, 2009 at 7:54 am
I think I can only say beautiful and delicous. That says everything.
December 4th, 2009 at 8:36 am
wow this looks really delicate and such wonderful flavours!
December 4th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Wow, thats a gorgeous click, and looks like simple but splendid dessert!
December 4th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Prettiest thing I have ever seen
December 4th, 2009 at 9:44 am
gorgeous pic Soma! love it
December 4th, 2009 at 10:05 am
so beautiful and elegant looking!
December 4th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I miss the white blanket for holidays here… Very exotic dessert!
December 4th, 2009 at 10:17 am
very pretty….nice clicks & uh…the rose for munching…i miss it so much…..my grand father use to make few really good desserts & mouth freshners using home-grown roses, i miss that so much….& we r still waiting for our first snow flurries of the season.
December 4th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I would never have thought of adding rose, but it is so pretty. Talking of pretty, do you know we are doing festive photos for this month’s NCR, your rose photo would be perfect.
December 4th, 2009 at 10:29 am
They are so beautiful!
Snow in Texas? We haven’t had any yet in Toronto, but we are getting some any time now.
December 4th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Sorry right now I just ignored the recipe..I just can’t concentrate on words when the pictures are speaking volumes..Let me first enjoy the vibrantly colourful, artistically done and beautifully captured pictures, and then I will go thru the recipe(hopefully)..Muahhh !
December 4th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Beautiful pics, love the rose in snow. Great recipe as well.
December 4th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
What a beautiful dessert. I love rose-flavored dessert, ans I love that pink spoon! Where’s it from?
I know you are going to laugh, but those are baby spoons
December 4th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
This is such a pretty dessert! I love saffron and rose–it must taste lovely. Beautiful photos!
December 4th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Love your presentation and what a lovely combination of ingredients.
December 4th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Awesome pictures Soma and great dessert too. The red, white, pink in the picture looks so pretty.
December 4th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
This is such an elegant and lovely dessert ! Great pictures….
December 4th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Such a beautiful and fantastic dessert..
December 4th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Beautiful click and the Dessert looks so delectable. Kids will love it which includes me
December 4th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Your dessert is so elegant!
December 4th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
WOW!! lovelyyyyyyy pictures. Gorgeous and pretty yogurt.
December 4th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
What a clever idea to add rose petals and pomegranate to the greek yogurt! Wonderful dessert and some equally beautiful photos!
December 4th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Simple and very delicious, looks great. love all the photos.
December 4th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
You know Soma, how many pictures you post for your one recipe, those are not enough for me..i agree with Alka, I am so amazed with all of your clicks, I normally see your recipe later, first comes the pics..beutiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiful
December 4th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
What an elegant dessert, and so pretty with rose petals! Just lovely!
December 5th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Whats not to love about it Soma…STUNNING!!
December 5th, 2009 at 2:56 am
It is a showstopper dessert:)
December 5th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Saffron flavored yogurt sounds interesting and delicious! I have to try that!
December 5th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Wow,colourful pictures,pretty !!
December 5th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Oh My God!! this is one of the best recipes I’ve ever seen that Really made me and my mom Smile big time!
December 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
stunning photo… the dessert sounds simple and divine. thanks for sharing!
December 6th, 2009 at 12:43 am
what a pretty dessert..reminds me of weddings somehow
December 6th, 2009 at 7:03 am
lovely post
December 6th, 2009 at 11:30 am
What gorgeous color!!!
December 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Can’t say enough. Just feast for eyes Soma!
December 7th, 2009 at 8:27 am
One word-Gorgeous!
December 7th, 2009 at 9:23 am
I can’t find the word …. I love all the ingredients you used …. look so yummy
December 8th, 2009 at 1:04 am
It is wonderful to read your write up, look at the pics and try the dishes that you present here!
December 8th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
This is fabulous !! stunning photos….
December 10th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Hi Soma, I made Shrikhand on the lines of this and it turned out very well. Thanks again.
January 31st, 2010 at 8:29 am
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