Khabeesa (Omani Breakfast Item)

I found this on the Desitwist website, and I wanted it to complete my A to Z collection of recipes (my Around the World Cookbook). Also known as Farina, Sameed, Cream of Wheat. Serving size is a guess. I definitely recommend a nonstick saucepan. This worked fine with fat free milk and "quick" farina. If you are not used to cardamon, you might want to reduce the amount.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sugar (or to taste)
• 1  tablespoon ground cardamom
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons rose water (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron or 1⁄2 teaspoon  one pinch saffron thread
• 5  cups milk
• 3⁄4 cup farina

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to the lowest level and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Serve warm in individual bowls or on small desert plates. Drizzle with butter, if desired.