Khabees (Saffron Semolina Pudding)
DessertUnited Arab Emirates

KhabeesSaffron Semolina Pudding

A semolina sweet cooked with ghee, sugar, saffron, cardamom, and rose water and topped with pistachios and almonds.

Prep

15m

Cook

25m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
560kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

23g

Fat

80g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Pudding

  • 250g
    Semolina Flour
  • 60g
    Ghee
  • 120g
    White Sugar
  • 350ml
    Water
  • 1g
    Saffron Threads
  • 2g
    Cardamom Powder
  • 15ml
    Rose Water

Topping

  • 30g
    Pistachio Nuts (chopped)
  • 30g
    Almonds (chopped)

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Soak the saffron threads in the water.

  2. 02

    Bring the saffron water and white sugar to a gentle simmer, then add the cardamom powder.

  3. 03

    Melt the ghee in a separate heavy pan. Add the semolina flour and stir until nutty and lightly golden.

  4. 04

    Gradually pour in the hot syrup, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

  5. 05

    Cook gently until the pudding thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  6. 06

    Stir in the rose water.

  7. 07

    Spoon into a serving dish and top with the pistachio nuts and almonds.

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