Shahi Zafran ka Sharbat – Honey and Saffron Sherbet

Source:
http://www.thespicespoon.com/blog/shahi-zafran-ka-sharbat-honey-and-saffron-sherbet-in-the-pakistani-manner/

Serves 4
Ingredients:
*1 tsp saffron strands, crushed in a pestle and mortar
*1 litre +3 tbsp whole milk
*300ml heavy whipping cream
*6 green cardamom pods, shells removed, seeds extracted
*2-3 tbsp honey (I like acacia or manuka)
*1 tsp cardamom powder
*crushed unsalted pistachios for garnish
Preparation:
*Crush saffron threads in a pestle and mortar and transfer to a bowl. Add 3 tbsp milk.
*Beat the cream in a chilled bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer just until it holds a loose peak. Store in refrigerator till you are ready to serve the sharbat.
*Place milk in a medium-sized sauce pan on medium-low heat. Add cardamom seeds and bring to a simmer.
*Pass milk through sieve into a glass vessel and discard cardamom seeds.
*While milk is still warm (it should not be hot), add saffron water, honey and cardamom powder. Stir well to incorporate.
*Transfer to serving glasses and add dollop of cream and sprinkle with crushed pistachios before serving.