Emirati Khabeesa / flour khabeesa / dessert recipe/

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers color without the high cost of saffron.

Grind the flour until fine.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium flame.

Add the flour to the pan and toast until brown, about 7 minutes.

Pour in 500 ml of water gradually while stirring.

Add 150 grams of sugar and mix well.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 5 minutes, check the mixture and stir again.

Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until ready.

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