Category:Arabian Desserts

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In the cuisine of Arabia the date happens to be the Arabs’ universal staple. Dates are nutritious as well as are high in calorie value. In ancient times dates were the very means of survival for nomadic tribes when times were tough, and in the modern day, dates are still the food with which the Bedouin or townsman is likely to begin as well as end his day. Dates and the traditional Arabian coffee are the traditional offering to a caller; dates stuffed with almonds are a popular confection; dates baked into little sugared cookies known as ma’mul are indispensable to the proper celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan for Muslims. An Arabian dessert known as Hunayni, a date concoction prepared especially for the winter time breakfasts, is a classic dish of the Arabian cuisine. Pitted, ground dates are mixed over the fire with huge quantities of butter; the mixture is then thickened with flour of semolina and seasoned with cardamom which is then simmered and stirred until it is nearly stiff. This is a true Arabian dessert delight that will leave your mouth-watering for more.