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