The Gers Ogaily, or gers ogili, or gers ogely, or qurs uqaili, or qirs agili, or qarqa aqili, is a traditional Kuwaiti dessert.
The name comes from the past when it was prepared in metal pots with a central cavity, and it had the shape of a puffy disk, hence the word “gers”, while “ogaily” also stands for “aqal”: a black cloth headpiece worn by men.
It is now made using bundt or cupcake molds.
It is characterized by the flavor of cardamom, saffron, and toasted sesame.
It is usually consumed with breakfast during Eid or during Ramadan, and accompanied by hot milk.
It can be served as a dessert accompanied, in winter, by coffee and tea (chai) with milk (chai haleeb) or without, along with a chocolate bar during family gatherings.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 stick vanilla
- 7 oz sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch salt
- as needed tahini
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Tools
- 1 Mold bundt pan
Steps
Mix the cardamom and saffron in the warm milk.
Combine the eggs with the sugar and vanilla. Pour in the oil (or melted butter), flavored milk, and a pinch of salt.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and add it to the mixture.
Spread the tahini in the mold, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Pour the mixture.
Bake in the oven at 350°F for 40 minutes.
