Om Ali  Om Ali, Omali, Umm Ali, or Oumm Ali (), meaning "Ali's mother" is an Arabian dessert. There are numerous variations with different composition. The name “Om Ali” is literally translated into the mother of Ali and it is traced back to the Ayyubid era. It is named after the wife of the ruler of the Ayyubid Empire in Egypt who used to make it for her husband. Typically, pastry (bread, pastry or puff pastry) is divided into pieces and blended with pistachios, coconut flakes, raisins and plenty of sugar. Milk, sometimes with cream, is poured over the mixture, which is then sprinkled with cinnamon. Finally, the mixture is baked in the oven until the surface is golden brown. It may be eaten hot or cold. An Iraqi variant is known as "khumaiaa". The dish may be compared to bread and butter pudding, albeit that the latter also includes eggs.