Joanna James
Omani food stands out from Arabic dishes with its unique flavours and blends of exotic spices. The desserts are heavenly treats, promising to impart amazing flavours brought on through the fusion of rosewater, cardamom, saffron and other spices. Here are some traditional Omani sweets you must try!
This is a sweet often served for Iftar. It is widely popular in Arabic nations. Luqaimat is often a staple at breakfast during the holy month of Ramadan. Bite-sized balls made from flour, yeast and sugar are deep fried and then doused in a sugary syrup. A crunchy and decadently sweet treat, Luqaimat is served with dates, and other accompaniments such as sweets and coffee. To make the most of your indulgent holiday in exotic Oman, avail yourself of Oman private dining. Offered at the best hotels, this service is perfect for enjoying breakfast in bed, ordering those gourmet snacks and planning a midnight feast. For the best in-house service, you can look around for top Omani hotels similar to Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort.
Halwa is a traditional dessert in Oman; plus, it has been named the national dessert. The name translates to 'sweet'. And Halwa is indeed a fine treat. A marvellous blend of spices creates the unique taste of halwa. It is made from caramelised sugar, almonds, saffron, butter, farina, rosewater and cardamom. In Oman you will come across three variants of halwa; green, yellow or brown. The colour denotes the ingredients used. Omani Qahwa is often served with halwa.
The rich flavours of Omani pudding are obtained with a mix of ingredients. The dessert is constructed with milk, eggs, vanilla powder, butter, condensed milk, lemon zest and almonds. The light beige coloured pudding is served garnished with nuts. You may want to enjoy it with a cup of fragrant coffee on the terrace of your hotel in Oman.
The name means a carrot sweet. Or dessert. Also called Halwa Al Gazar, this is another famous dessert in Oman. A variety of ingredients go into the dessert. It includes carrots, condensed milk, pistachios and milk. This dessert is also popular in India and is known as Gajar ka Halwa.
This dessert made with vermicelli resembles a bird's nest. Made into mounds, the dessert resembles a bird's nest or dome. Ingredients used include vermicelli, coconut, condensed milk, butter and almond powder.
Maho Halwa is like a brownie. Only it is a much lighter brown colour. But it's a mouth-watering sweet you must try. Made with cardamoms, saffron, condensed milk and butter, this type of halwa is cut into squares.
Omani coffee or Qahwa is the perfect drink to enjoy these exotic desserts with. The flavour of the coffee is enhanced from a special blend of spices including cardamom, rosewater, and saffron. Also, included at times are cinnamon and cloves. The ingredients are added to slow boiling water in which the coffee is steeped; thus, absorbing all the unique flavours. It's the perfect drink to enjoy exotic Omani desserts.
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