Saffron Pistachio Panna Cotta
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For all the spice complexities that accompany the cooking of India, the desserts tend to be simpler one to two note small bites. Saffron and pistachio (aka kesar pista) is an age-old combination — the refreshing coolness of saffron combining with the sweet fragrance of cardamom and the crunch of pistachios are all brought to life with the creaminess of milk and milk fat.