Shrikhand

I'm in awe of the power of saffron.  I truly am.  Its addition to savory or sweet dishes provides such a complex, exotic flavor that always makes me feel as though I'm walking through sights and scents of a market in Morocco.  This traditional yogurt dish is incredibly easy to whip up, especially now that you can find Greek yogurt in the stores.  Served with some fresh fruit in the summer after a heavy meal, or sprinkled with granola, or just enjoyed by the spoon, it's a real treat.  
1/2 tsp saffron

3 cardamom pods
1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
3 tbsp sugar
handful of toasted nuts for garnish (pistachios or almonds)

Soak saffron in 1 teaspoon of boiling water.  Meanwhile, remove seeds from cardamom pods and grind (use a coffee grinder devoted to spices or a mortar and pestle).  Mix in the spice, saffron,sugar into yogurt and chill before serving.  Top with nuts.