Khabeesa (Omani Breakfast Item) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
Serve warm in individual bowls or on small desert plates. Drizzle with butter, if desired.