Balalet recipe Arabic food

vermicelli noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and health benefits, while paprika is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

Cook vermicelli noodles in boiling water until tender, then drain.

Beat eggs in a bowl and mix in sugar, cardamom, and vanilla extract.

Heat butter in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add cooked vermicelli to the pan and stir to coat with butter.

Pour the egg mixture over the vermicelli and cook until eggs are set, stirring occasionally.

Add rose water, orange blossom water, and saffron, mixing well.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and lemon zest, stirring to combine.

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with pistachios and almonds.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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