Elba Traditional Kuwaiti Dessert /arabic dessert /dessert /arabain recipe /

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and is less processed.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can offer a lighter taste and are often more accessible.

rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add rose water, cardamom, and saffron to the syrup and stir well.

In a separate bowl, mix semolina, baking powder, and salt together.

Melt ghee in a large pan over low heat, then add the semolina mixture and stir continuously until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Gradually pour the syrup into the semolina mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Continue cooking on low heat until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to a serving dish.

Garnish with nuts and dried fruits, pressing them gently into the surface.

Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or diamonds.

Serve at room temperature, optionally drizzled with additional rose water.

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