Sobia: It is a traditional drink made during ramadan which although still popular is a dying tradition as very few people have stuck to making this drink to be sold in great quantities.It is made with grains flour cardamom and dry bread.Some variations are also sold like the red sobia made with a raspberry flavouring.The raisin sobia is made with raisins in addtion to the above ingredients along with spices like cardamom and cinammon.concerns for health and hygiene have authorities restricitng the sale of this
homemade drink at iftar.
Jallab: it is made with grape molasses and a hint of bakhour/incense.The other drink is a rose water syrup made by adding rosewater to a syrup made of sugar.It is in the form of a concentrate that is served by topping with ice and 2/3 water to 1/3 syrup.
Karkadiyeh:This is a hibiscus tea made with an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers and boiling water and sweetened
Kamardeen/Apricot nectar:
5 cups of water
10 tbs sugar
Method: Cut kamardeen into pieces and soak in water for 6-8 hrs or overnight.Add five cups of water and blend along with sugar into a fine sauce.Strain the juice and refrigerate for a few hrs and serve with crushed ice.
Tamar-al- Hind (Tamarind Syrup):
1/2 cup tamarind pieces
2 cups water
sugar as required
few drops of rose water
Soak tamarind in 2 cups of water for 5-6 hrs.Strain and sieve the liquid.Sweeten with sugar and add a few drops of rose water.Serve very cold.
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