Halwa

PS085 Omani halwa (sweets).

Omani halwa (sweet) is famous as a symbol of traditional Omani hospitality. It is usually served in Omani homes before drinking Arabic coffee.

The main ingredients which go into the making of halwa are: starch, eggs, sugar, water, ghee, saffron, cardamom, nuts and rose water from the Jebel al Akdhar. The ingredients are mixed, in proportions and quantities known only to the skilled halwamaker, and cooked in a mirjnl (large cooking pot used especially for halwa) for a time of not less than 2 hours.

Halwa is usually served in a dist, a large earthenware bowl, which can vary in size and composition according to demand or type of occasion. The dist can also be made of metal or plastic. Halwa is invariably served at times of joy or sorrow and, on religious occasions and festivals. It graces the tables of every Omani home.

From: http://www.omanet.om/english/culture/halwa.asp?cat=cult&subcat=cult2

Distinct

PS084 Sunrise in Sur, a City South of Sohar.

Priceless

PS083 A very rare occasion where clouds form over the Oman sky.  

Recycle

PS082 Sohar Biker's Club (SBC)

Compromise

PS081 Al Jumeira building in Sohar souq is a mix of old and modern
architectural style in Oman.

Blue

PS080 Taken at road 8 (going to yanqul).

Connect

PS079 A bright new day full of surprises for someone like me.

Contentment

PS078 I was fascinated by this old boat but surprised by the way it was
left to deteriorate slowly.  I think it can still be salvaged to good use but
no one bothered to do so.

Reunited

PS077 Early morning walk at the beach has rewarded me with an
amazingly beautiful sunrise.

Adapt

PS076 A view of sunset at the Sohar Fish Market gate.

Timely

PS075 Migratory birds flying over the Sohar Corniche area.

Change

PS074  Sunset from Sohar coastal road.

Prosperity

PS073 Getting ready for tomorrow's fishing activity.

Hero

PS072 Date tree during fall... leaves are intact.

Visitors

PS071 A busy day for these migratory visitors.

Empty

PS070 A small concrete house but i wonder if somebody has lived here.

Interlude

PS069 Sunset at the park, Sohar Corniche.

Lanterns

PS068 Well-lighted jogger's lane at Sohar
Corniche.

Peak

PS067 Special post #2 from Al Ain's Jebel Hafeet, West of Sohar.

Here are other pictures of the sky all over the world...

Unbreakable

PS066 Special post from Al Ain's Jebel Hafeet, western side of Sohar.

Reception

PS064 An Omani kid eagerly participating in the wedding reception
preparations for male visitors.

PS065 Dinner will be served here after the Maghrib prayer.  Everyone
is invited to join the celebration.

Laham

PS062 It's beef...with herbs and spices, the Omani way. 

PS063 One hot biryani laham...ready to be served.  One plate good for 5
persons.

Hot!

PS061 Serving time is about to start...

Biryani

PS060 Traditional way of cooking biryani with la-ham (beef).  The rice
is cooked in big aluminum pots (above in the photo) and the beef cooked
separately is covered tightly with aluminum foil.  The lid is pressed
tightly against the pot with the help of heavy objects like stone. 

Festivities

PS059 Dinner preparations for male visitors at an Omani wedding. 

Love

PS058  A beautifully decorated car for an Omani wedding.

Enlightenment

PS057 Sunset taken near the Sohar corniche park.

Vigilant

PS056 Watchtowers in Sur, a city south of Sohar.

Forward

PS055 Remnants of the pasts.

Beacon

January 2012 Theme day: Photo of the year 2011

PS054 Sur, a city south of Sohar. 

I consider this to be one of my most memorable shot.  It got featured in a local magazine here in Oman.  Happy new year to all...


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