Safran in French or Saffron, generally known as "Sun Spice," comes from the stigma of the flower Crocus sativus. These stigmas are located in the flower's bloom's focal point and are connected with short stems in blossom.
Saffron Kesar is grown mainly in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Kashmiri variety is of high quality. It is the world's most expensive spice. People believe that it was brought to India by the Persian rulers in 500.B.C.
The most delicious and precious of all spices is the Kashmiri Saffron, which contributes to approximately 90 percent of Saffron products made on the planet. Unlike their Iranian counterpart, Kashmiri Saffron has thick fibers and an intense aroma. Being a diverse nation, Indians know Saffron by various names such as Kesar in Hindi, Zafran in Urdu, and Kong Posh in Kashmiri.
