I call this Ramadan pudding as I often make it during Ramadan, my mom and my son love this, especially at sahur time, I top it with lots of pomegranate seeds and nuts.
This is a delicious and healthy or ‘healthier’ dessert, so either when you begin your fast or when breaking it, this pudding is the perfect thing to start off or to finish the day with.
This is much like my ashure recipe, just a bit easier for Ramadan time.
Dates, barley and pomegranate are all a good source of fiber as well as they contain many other health benefits.
What you will need:
- 1 cup barley
- 5 to 7 medjool dates
- handful of dried cranberries (be generous)
- 1 peeled orange cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1-15 oz can of chick peas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 1/4 cup cane (non gmo) sugar
If desired you can top with these ingredients.
- walnuts
- pistachios
- pomegranate seeds
Rinse the barley, and add to a large pot filled with water (about 14 cups worth), add in the chick peas. Cook on medium heat for about an hour, then add in the chopped dates, orange pieces, orange zest, cranberries and sugar, cook for another hour or so or until thickened on low heat.
Serve warm or cold. Top with pomegranates, and if desired walnuts and or pistachios.
Refrigerate leftovers.