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Khabeesa

Toasted-flour sweet with saffron and cardamom.

Prep10 min
Cook3 min
Total13 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving474 kcal
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KuwaitDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Flour200 g
  • Ghee150 g
  • Sugar200 g
  • Water400 ml
  • Saffron1 pinch
  • Cardamom1 tsp
  • Rose water1 tbsp

Method

  1. ToastToast flour in ghee until golden.
  2. SyrupAdd saffron syrup; stir until crumbly and glossy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories474 kcal
Protein3.6 g
Carbohydrates59.5 g
Fat25.4 g
Fibre1.3 g
Sugar33.5 g
Sodium4 mg
Saturated fat15.6 g
Serving sizeabout 160 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Khabeesa take to make?

About 13 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 3 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Khabeesa?

About 474 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 160 g each.

Which allergens does Khabeesa contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Khabeesa from?

Khabeesa is a dessert from Kuwait. Toasted-flour sweet with saffron and cardamom.

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