One of the oldest traditional desserts in the UAE, khabees is a toasted flour or semolina crumble similar to Indian halwa that can be enjoyed as a sweet option even at breakfast with a strong cup of coffee. Cardamom, saffron and rose water give it a fragrant aroma.
| Created by | Spinneys |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Serves | 4 |
| Cuisine | Arabic |
| Diet | Family Friendly |
| Preparation | Easy |
| Calories | 767 |
| Fat | 14g |
| Saturates | 4g |
| Protein | 19g |
| Carbs | 145g |
| Sugars | 58g |
| Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details | |
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Download PDFTo make the khabees, place a medium-sized non-stick pan over a medium-high heat. Add the semolina and toast, for approx. 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir constantly to ensure even browning.
In a small pan, combine the water, sugar, butter, oil, saffron, cardamom and ginger. Stir until the butter has melted and begins to brown, approx. 5 minutes.
Add the butter mixture to the semolina and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is dry and crumbly.
Divide the yoghurt between four bowls or glasses and top with the khabees, passion fruit pulp, rose petals and roughly chopped pistachios.
