Umm Ali
A short home-style guide to Umm Ali, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Filo (phyllo) pastry (Filo pastry)No filo (phyllo) pastry? Use thin roti or puff pastry.
- Milk (Doodh)No milk? Use milk powder mixed with water, or diluted tinned milk.
- Cream (Malai (cream))No cream? Use milk with a little butter, simmered to thicken (lighter).
- Dry fruit and nuts (Meva)No dry fruit and nuts? Use almonds, raisins or any nuts you have, or skip.
- Sugar (Cheeni)No sugar? Use jaggery (gur) or honey, added gradually.
In the oven
- Break baked filo or puff pastry into a dish with nuts and raisins.
- Pour over hot sweet milk and cream and bake until bubbling and golden.
In the air fryer (about 35 min)
- Break baked filo or puff pastry into a small dish with nuts and raisins.
- Pour over hot sweet milk and cream and air fry at 180°C for 10 to 12 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Air fryer tip: Use a small tin or dish that fits the basket with a little room around it.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.