A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Tunisian farmer Faiza Hamdaoui harvests saffron flowers in the north of the country on Monday. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs ...

On Sunday in Dakar, servicemen and women commemorate the Senegalese riflemen killed by the French troops they had served in World War Two. France has for the first time admitted that a "massacre ...

Saffron can be bought whole in threads or strands (stigmas) or in powdered form. Spanish and Kashmiri saffron are reputed to be among the best-quality. Saffron gives a distinctive aroma and ...

And the strands in the water are leaching an orangey hue, as they should. Saffron is central to national cuisines from Morocco to the Himalayas, essential to dishes from risotto Milanese to ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president Biden's Angola visit aims to showcase his attempts to ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president Biden's Angola visit aims to showcase his attempts to rival ...

All you have to check is whether the rice is too dry. In a small pan, heat the ¼ tsp saffron strands with 2 tbsp lemon juice, stirring to help the saffron colour the juice. Leave to cool.

Here are some DIY ways to use saffron for your skin: # Saffron and Milk for Brightening Ingredients: 3-4 strands of saffron, 1 tablespoon milk (preferably full cream). Method: Soak the saffron ...

Soak saffron strands in 2 tbsp hot milk for 1/2 an hour, then mix well to dissolve the saffron. 2. Mix together flour, salt and sugar and add melted ghee. 3. Rub in the ghee then adding a little milk ...

Tip the chickpeas and lentils into a large saucepan. Add the lamb, onion, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, saffron strands and paprika, then pour in 1.5 litres water. Season with salt and freshly ...