Sweet Coffee Or Saffron Infusion Qahwat Al Hilo


Sweet and yummy. This is actually just an exotic spice infusion, and though called a coffee, there is no coffee in it. From the complete middle east cookbook, gulf states section, by tess mallos.

Steps


Bruise cardamom pods by hitting with a mallet or pound briefly in a mortar.
Combine the ingredients in a small pan or large long handled coffe pot.
Stir to desolve the sugar , then leave on low heat for 30 minutes until reduced and thick.
Serve in arabic coffee cups , filling them.
Those small cups the size chinese tea is served inches.
An exotic brew !.

Ingredients


water, whole cardamom pods, saffron threads, sugar