Khanafa Mali Rolls | Eid Special Recipe | Delicious & Easy to Make

kataifi pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Whole wheat phyllo offers a healthier option, while shredded coconut can mimic texture.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

ground pistachios

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sliced almonds provide a similar texture, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt unsalted butter in a large bowl.

Separate the kataifi pastry strands and mix with melted butter until evenly coated.

Spread half of the buttered kataifi in a greased baking dish, pressing down firmly.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, rose water, and orange blossom water; bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.

In a separate bowl, mix ground pistachios, ground almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.

Spread the nut mixture evenly over the kataifi layer in the baking dish.

Top with the remaining kataifi, pressing down gently to form a roll.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and drizzle the sugar syrup over the hot rolls.

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into rolls.

Serve warm, garnished with powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, and sesame seeds.

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