Tuesday, June 7, 2011

UMM ALI

                                  Umm ali is an egyptian bread pudding............what first attracted me towards this dish was its name...........umm ali meaning mother of ali.............i dont know how this dessert got its name..........i searched wiki but could not find the answer............may they named it bcoz its as sweet like a mothers love for her children..............this dessert is traditionally made using puff pastry........but i saw another version in nestle middleeast recipes and tried it................this is using croissants..................the main thing i like is that this desssert is really easy to make...........but always remember to serve this hot from the oven..........so try this dessert which is as sweet like our mothers..................enjoy..................



INGREDIENTS:
CROISSANTS -8 PIECES CUT INTO SMALL PIECES
RAISINS             -3TBLSPN
DESSICATED COCONUT -3 TBLSPN
FLAKED ALMONDS-3 TBLSPN
PISTACHIOS -3 TBLSPN
CONDENSED MILK-1 TIN
VANILLA ESSENCE -1 TSPN
WATER -4 CUPS
HEAVY CREAM - 1 CUP




METHOD:

  1. COMBINE CROISSANTS,RAISINS,DESSICATED COCONUT,ALMONDS AND PISTACHIOS IN A BAKING DISH
  2. PLACE CONDENSED MILK ESSENCE AND WATER IN A SAUCE PAN AND BRING TO BOIL
  3. REMOVE FROM FIRE AND POUR IMMEDIATELY OVER THE CROISSANT MIX
  4. SET ASIDE FOR 5 MIN OR UNTIL CROISSANTS ABSORB MAX MOISTURE
  5. NOW SPREAD THE CREAM ON TOP OF THE MIX
  6. BAKE IN A PREHEATED OVEN AT 200 DEGREE CENTIGRADE FOR 5 MIN OR UNTIL CREAM TOPPING IS GOLDEN COLOUR
  7. SERVE IMMEDIATELY AND ENJOY



22 comments:

  1. This is such a lovely dessert! It would have tasted awesome!

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  2. My favorite treat, I heart this! In fact, this's one of the recipes I'd done on TV :))

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  3. Wow! this is unique! I have tried may versions of bread pudding but never Egyptian style! I will love it...

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  4. Love this fabulous,delicious pudding..salivating here..

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  5. This sounds great, so rich & creamy! Fantastic looking dessert :)

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  6. wonderful and yummy dessert !!

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  7. very yummy and mouthwatering recipe.

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  8. Delicious treat,wonderful dessert...

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  9. Wow these look delicious, nice recipe.

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  10. This looks so delicious.I am hearing about this for the first time.Thanks for enlightening me.

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  11. wow, I am drooling - looks so yummy! this is a new dish so thank you for teaching me about a new dish :))

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  12. A new dish which looks so delicious and fulfilling. Excellent preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  13. Thats one yummy n sweet delicacy...

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  14. wow...this pudding sounds interesting...I am sure it will be very tasty...:)

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  15. looks delicious..wonderful dessert..

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  16. rich n creamy dessert.....

    glad to follow ur lovely space

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  17. A very different take on bread pudding, sounds yumm girlie..

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  18. can i bake it in a microwave oven.Does it give same result?

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  19. Yum, wow, lovely flavors in there. Looks divine :)
    US Masala

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