Khabeesa
Also: Khabees · الخبيصة
Flour toasted in ghee, bound with sugar, saffron and cardamom into a warm, crumbly sweet.
Story & History
Khabeesa is the sweet of winters and gatherings: flour toasted slowly in local ghee to a deep gold and nutty aroma, then bound with sugar water perfumed with saffron, cardamom and rose water. Its plain ingredients hide the craft — the toasting makes all the difference.
Occasions
- Winter
- Eid and festive mornings
Core Ingredients
- Flour
- Local ghee
- Sugar
- Saffron, cardamom, rose water
Traditional Method Outline
- Toast the flour in ghee over low heat to a deep gold
- Make a sugar syrup with saffron and cardamom
- Work the syrup into the flour until it binds, crumbly and rich
Serving
Warm, in small dishes, sometimes finished with nuts.
Allergens
- Gluten
- Dairy (ghee)
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Documentation
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