The Emirates Culinary Guild | Emirati Cuisine | Aseeda Bobbar Emirati Dessert Recipe

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

Combine boiled pumpkin and whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl until a smooth batter forms.

Add ghee, honey, cardamom, saffron water, and rose water to the batter and mix well.

Pour the batter into a greased steaming dish.

Place the dish in the steamer and cover tightly.

Steam for 30-40 minutes until the mixture is set and firm.

Remove the dish from the steamer and let it cool slightly.

Cut the Aseeda into squares or desired shapes.

Garnish with pistachio or puffer raisins if desired.

Serve warm or at room temperature with additional honey.

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