Khabeesa

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup of khabeesa (farina or "cream of wheat")
 * 5 cups of milk
 * ⅓ cup sugar
 * 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
 * 2 tablespoons of butter
 * 2 tablespoons of rose water
 * ½ teaspoon of saffron powder or one big pinch of saffron threads

Directions

 * 1) Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat to the lowest level and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Serve warm in individual bowls or on small desert plates.
 * 5) Drizzle with butter, if desired.