Indian Cardamom Yogurt Parfait

Cardamom has long perfumed Indian sweets with its warm, citrusy depth. This parfait folds fragrant cardamom, rose water, and saffron into creamy Greek yogurt, then crowns it with honey, dates, and crushed pistachios.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 2 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 18g protein
• 28g carbs
• 11g fat

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Ingredients

• 3 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/3 cup crushed pistachios
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 tsp rose water
• pinch saffron strands soaked
• 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

1. 1Place the Greek yogurt in a medium bowl. Sprinkle in the ground cardamom and drizzle the honey over the top.
2. 2Add the rose water and the soaked saffron strands with a drop of their soaking liquid. Stir gently but thoroughly until the yogurt turns pale golden and the spices are evenly distributed.
3. 3Taste and adjust sweetness if needed; the cardamom should be fragrant and warm without overpowering the yogurt. Chill the spiced yogurt for 10 minutes so the flavors bloom.
4. 4While the yogurt chills, roughly chop the dates into small pieces and lightly toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat until just golden and aromatic, about 2 minutes.
5. 5Spoon a layer of the cardamom yogurt into the bottom of four clear parfait glasses or jars, filling each one-third full.
6. 6Scatter a portion of the chopped dates and crushed pistachios over the yogurt layer in each glass for chewy-crunchy contrast.
7. 7Add a second layer of yogurt, then finish with the remaining dates, pistachios, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top.
8. 8Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours for a ready high-protein Indian-inspired dessert.