Batheeth / Batheetha (Emirati Dessert)

 

          Batheeth / Batheetha is a traditional Emirati Dessert of UAE. It is totally sugar free and is prepared out of pureed dates, dry roasted whole wheat flour, butter, cardamom powder and saffron infused rose water. Dry ginger powder may be added if preferred. 

        

            It is a very easy and a healthy dessert that can be dished out in a jiffy. They can be enjoyed as cookies, crumbs or in the form of balls, coated with crushed pistachios, sesame seeds, etc. it is usually served with Gahwa or Arabic Coffee. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this classic dessert. 

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 18-20 dates, soaked for an hour, pitted & pureed
• 2 tbsp. butter 
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• a pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp. rose water
• 1/4 cup each of crushed pistachios, toasted sesame seeds, fresh grated coconut & crushed dry rose petals 

          In a pan, dry roast the whole wheat flour on a low flame till you get a nice aroma. Switch off the flame and add the pureed dates, saffron-rose water, cardamom powder and butter.

          Combine everything well and knead it into a dough. Make small round balls of equal size and coat with the crushed pistachios, toasted sesame seeds, fresh grated coconut & crushed dry rose petals. Voila, your Emirati dessert is ready to be enjoyed. 

 

                                 18-20 dates, soaked for an hour, pitted & pureed

                       Dry roast the flour till you get a nice aroma. Then switch off the flame. 

                        Add the pureed dates, saffron-rose water, cardamom powder & butter.

                                  Combine everything well and knead it into a dough. 

                                 Form small round balls of equal size.

                    Coat with the crushed pistachios, toasted sesame seeds, grated coconut &

                    crushed dry rose petals. 

Voila, your Emirati dessert is ready to be enjoyed.