If you are looking for something quick and easy that shall please the majority give this a try and you shan’t be disappointed. Umm Ali is a middle eastern sweet dish, originating in Egypt. Umm Ali translates as ‘Mother of Ali’.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

• Add the milk, cream, and cardamon seeds (remove the green covering) in a saucepan and set it on medium heat, until it boils.
• Before turning off the heat, add the sugar and give it a stir.
• You can add optional ingredients along if you like.
• Meanwhile in an oven safe dish crush the tai khara and spread it evenly.
• Add the boiled milk mixture to the dish.
• Bake the dish in a pre-heated oven at 280°F for 10 minutes.
• Remove the dish and bring it to room temperature.
• Chill it in the refrigerator and serve.
  

*Tai Khara or Khara biscuit can be found in almost all local bakeries around Pakistan. It is like Bakarkhani.