| 1/4 | ts | Ground saffron |
| 1/2 | c | Olive oil |
| 2 | | Garlic cloves |
| DIVIDER | | -- finely minced or pressed |
| 3 | tb | Freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 2 | ts | Ground turmeric |
| 1 | ts | Granulated sugar |
| | Salt |
| | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 | lb | Semi de melone |
| DIVIDER | | -- (melon-seed shape) OR- other pastina |
| 2/3 | c | Pine nuts; lightly toasted |
| 1/2 | c | Currants |
| DIVIDER | | -- plumped in hot water for |
| DIVIDER | | -- about 20 min. and drained |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped fresh mint |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 3 | tb | Chopped fresh coriander |
| | Fresh mint sprigs or leaves |
| | Pomegranate seeds (optional) |
| | Orange blossom water (opt.) |
