Friday 19 August 2011

Ramadan Apricot Drink: Qamar Al Din قمر الدين


Qamar Ed-Din is a  thick, sweet apricot drink which is made during Ramadan. Qamar ed-din is apricot paste which is spread in sheets and sundried, and the sheets can be bought in most oriental shops.

Ingredients 
Serves 6
1/2 pack of qamar ed-din
3 cups of water
Sugar to taste
Optional Flavourings:
1 tablespoon Orange blossom water
1 teaspoon Cinnamon





Cut into small pieces, put in a pot and pour about 3 cups of hot water on top, bring to boil  then turn of the heat. Allow to soak and dissolve for at least 1 hour. 


 Stir and strain through a sieve, or use a food processor to blend into a thick liquid.


Mix with water and sugar to suit your taste. Add Cinnamon or Orange blossom water if using.

Refrigerate, serve cool or chilled.

2 comments:

  1. Don't you add drops of Mazaher and a pinch of cinnamon!

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  2. I've heard of people using orange blossom water, but not cinnamon. I'll definitely try it next time and add it as options to give the drink more flavor.

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