Emirati Qashtaliyah – How to Prepare Emirati Qashtaliyah

Emirati Qashtaliyah – How to Prepare Emirati Qashtaliyah

Qashtaliyah is one of the most delicious desserts in Emirati cuisine, known for its high nutritional value that greatly benefits the body. It’s also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 5 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes for cooking. In this article, we’ll share the ingredients for three people along with the preparation method, hoping you enjoy this sweet treat from the UAE.

Ingredients for Emirati Qashtaliyah:

 

• 2 cups of liquid milk.
• ½ cup of white sugar.
• 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
• 1 tablespoon of rose water.

For Garnishing:

• Crushed pistachios (as desired).
• Ground cinnamon (as desired).

Preparation of Emirati Qashtaliyah:

1. Pour the liquid milk, white sugar, and ground cardamom into a suitable pot over medium heat. Stir the mixture well until the ingredients are combined and the sugar is dissolved.

2. Add the cornstarch to the milk mixture and stir continuously until the ingredients blend well. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens, which takes around 10 minutes.

3. Once thickened, add the rose water to the mixture and leave it on low heat for an additional two minutes.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the Qashtaliyah mixture into a Pyrex dish or individual serving cups.

5. Cover the dish or serving cups with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for at least one full night.

6. After chilling, remove the plastic wrap and garnish the top with crushed pistachios and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Your Emirati Qashtaliyah is now ready to be served! Enjoy its delicious flavor with family or guests. Bon appétit!

Nutritional Information: Since this dessert relies heavily on milk, here’s some nutritional information about it:

• 146 calories
• 15 grams of sugar
• 28% calcium
• 98 mg sodium
• 8 grams of protein
• 24 mg cholesterol
• 8 grams of fat
• 13 grams of carbohydrates
• 5 grams of Vitamin A.