Emirati Mahalabia (milk pudding)

Recipe No.: E-21

Emirati20 minServes 4

Mahalabia is a milk pudding known across much of the Arab world; in the Emirates it is usually flavoured with cardamom and rose water and topped with pistachios. It is said to be a light dessert served chilled after rich meals, and it often appears on Ramadan and hospitality tables. Its thickness depends on the amount of starch and each household’s habit.

Ingredients for Emirati Mahalabia

• 4 cupsmilk
• 5 tbspcornstarch
• ½ cupsugar
• ½ tspcardamom
• 1 tsprose water (optional)
• crushed pistachios, to garnish

Method

1. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 cup of cold milk so it does not clump.
2. Heat the remaining milk with the sugar and cardamom until warm.
3. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture while whisking over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until it thickens.
4. Turn off the heat and add the rose water if you like.
5. Pour into dishes, chill for 2 hours and garnish with pistachios.

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