Saffron herb in a spoon, next to saffron oil and saffron tea on a wooden board
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Saffron Oil Recipe

A tasty oil that works wonders on the skin and hair as well!
Prep Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr
Course: Oil, DIY Oil
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: saffron, saffron oil
Appliance: Stove
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Ishani Bose

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of almond oil
  • 8 oz water
  • 2 tbsp saffron

Instructions

  • To make saffron oil, add 2 tablespoons of saffron spice to 1/2 cup of almond oil.
  • Stir the spice into the oil and allow them to sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
  • Now, add the mixture of saffron and almond oil to the water and allow it to boil. Let it heat this way for 30-40 minutes.
  • In the end, strain out the saffron spice and voila you have your saffron oil ready for use!
    Saffron herb in a spoon, next to saffron oil and saffron tea on a wooden board

Notes

Use the oil in moderation. If you are using saffron oil for skincare, use jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. While using for cooking, use coconut oil or olive oil, and for hair care, just about any oil base would do.