An ode to the rich Egyptian history of the Mamluk Era

Om Ali is more than just a dessert; it is a tale of royalty, rivalry and an enduring love for indulgence. A story of the rich Islamic history, told in layers of golden, buttery pastry, soaked in the warmth of rich milk and infused with the whispers of cinnamon and vanilla.

I vividly remember my very first taste of Om Ali at Sofitel luxury resort in Jeddah in the early 1990s. It was Eid al Fitr and Aba Jan took us for a buffet dine out. The first spoonful in and I wa