Emirati sweet Balaleet

Name: Emirati sweet Balaleet
Prep time: 20m
Cook time: 30m
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Emirati

Vermicelli cooked in ghee, saffron and cardamom with a hint of rosewater

Cuisine:Emirati

Cook time:30m

Prep time:20m

Servings:2-4

200gm vermicelli

3 tbsp sugar

4 gm cardamoms

1 tsp rosewater

Saffron, a pinch

1 tsp pure ghee

1 tsp oil

3 eggs

1l water

1. Boil water

2. Add ghee in a pot on heat, and add balaleet (vermicelli), sauté until half the vermicelli turns golden

3. Add hot water on top of the balaleet, boil until cooked and strain

4. Place balaleet in the pot. Add sugar, cardamom, saffron and rose water then mix.

5. Take a non-stick pan and cook eggs until well done, place on top of balaleet, serve hot.

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