Cardamom Spiced Hot Milk Haleeb ma’ Haal

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

May 7, 2023

Cardamom is what gives a unique twist to the classic cup of warm milk—a favorite night-time beverage around the world. It is also believed that Haleeb ma’ Haal, enjoyed throughout the United Arab Emirates, calms and relaxes the body, making it ideal for a restful night of sleep.

Makes about three 8-ounce (250-ml) or 8 demitasse servings

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups (650 ml) milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring constantly.
Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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