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Haleeb Abu Shaar (sweet cardamom milk)

A warm drink of sweetened milk flavored with cardamom and saffron. Served in small cups to welcome a guest, it is a symbol of hospitality in Omani homes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk over medium heat in a saucepan with the crushed cardamom.
  2. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, then stir until dissolved.
  3. Stir in the saffron previously soaked in a little warm water.
  4. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes without letting it boil.
  5. Optionally flavor with rose water off the heat.
  6. Strain the milk to remove the cardamom and pour it into warm cups.
  7. Serve right away, sprinkled with crushed pistachios if you like.

Variations and tips

Cold version. Let it cool and serve over ice cubes for a refreshing drink.

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