Qatar · Morning
Balaleet
بلاليط
- 35 min
- 4 servings
- Easy
- Qatar
Sweet vermicelli, saffron and cardamom, a thin omelette on top. Breakfast that is also dessert.
Traditional Qatari recipe · Doha, Qatar
Ingredients
Method
- 1Brown the vermicelli in ghee.
- 2Add water, sugar, saffron, and cardamom. Cook until soft and dry.
- 3Fry a thin omelette.
- 4Plate the noodles. Lay the omelette over.
- 5Eat warm, with karak.
About this Qatari dish
What is Balaleet?
Sweet vermicelli, saffron and cardamom, a thin omelette on top. Breakfast that is also dessert. It is a traditional Qatari breakfast. Homes in Doha also call it بلاليط.
Is Balaleet from Qatar?
Yes. Balaleet is a Qatari / Khaleeji dish. This recipe follows the home style cooked in Doha, Qatar.
How long does Balaleet take?
About 35 minutes for 4 servings. Difficulty: easy.
