EGYPTIAN WHEAT PORRIDGE (BELILA)
This is a very nutritious breakfast that is similar to porridge or breakfast cereal. It is a favorite Egyptian meal for kids as well as adults. This is comfort food for me at any time during the day when my sweet tooth is calling. Yum! Store the cooked wheat berries, undrained, in the fridge. Whenever you need to serve, just heat the amount you desire and add the hot milk to it.
Provided by annooj
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals
Time 6h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add wheat berries. Cover and remove from heat. Let soak, 6 hours to overnight. Drain.
- Combine soaked wheat berries with remaining 4 cups water; bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand until berries pop open, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Divide wheat berries among serving bowls. Add a few spoonfuls of hot milk, a handful of almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to each bowl before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 12 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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Abad Dogar
abad55@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. It's also a great way to use up leftover wheat berries.
Nusrat Evu
evu-nusrat41@yahoo.comI love the combination of spices in this recipe. It gives the porridge a really unique and delicious flavor.
Michael “Mikey” Gibson
g-m59@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! The belila is creamy and flavorful, and the spices are perfect.
Forina Kaapama
f-kaapama18@hotmail.comI've made this porridge several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Sathija Newan
s51@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and filling breakfast.
Wayne Dawson
d-w@gmail.comI love this recipe! The belila is always perfect and the spices are amazing.
Diya Mim
m.diya@gmail.comThis was my first time making belila and it turned out really well! The porridge was creamy and flavorful, and the spices were just right.
Arianna Swift
arianna_swift89@gmail.comI made this porridge for breakfast and it was the perfect start to my day. It was warm and comforting, and the spices gave it a really nice boost of flavor.
r rimshaamjad
r@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the porridge turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Melanie Playz
pm32@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of wheat porridge, but this recipe changed my mind! The belila was creamy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect.
Charles Kinyua
c@gmail.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover wheat berries. The porridge was hearty and filling, and the spices gave it a really nice flavor.
Hassan noon Hassan noon 22
h_22@hotmail.co.ukThis Egyptian wheat porridge, belila, is a delicious and comforting dish. The wheat berries are cooked until soft and creamy, and the porridge is flavored with a variety of spices, including cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. I also added some chopped f