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Added on Mon Feb 25 2008

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The Basics

• Dish: Dessert and Sweets
• cuisine: Other
• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 0hrs 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 0hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

• 250g Wheat Flour
• 200g Sugar
• 200g Cooking Oil
• ½ Tsp Saffron
• ½ Cup Rosewater
• 1 Tbsp Crushed Pistachio Nuts
• 1 Tbsp Crushed Almonds

Method

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan until it is hot. Add flour, reduce heat and stir frequently until the mix changes colour to golden, thickens and becomes fragrant.
2. Add sugar to one glass of water and bring to the boil.
3. Add saffron and rosewater and stir. Let flour cool slightly, then add the mix and stir well. If the mix is not thick, heat for 1-2 minutes but not longer.

Serve with crushed pistachio and almond sprinkled on top.