Emirati Mahalabia (milk pudding)

Emirati20 minServes 4

This dish belongs to Emirati cuisine, and the ways of preparing and serving it vary by country and family. We do not currently have a documented historical account for this dish; you can ask Chef Meerath about its background and ingredients.

Ingredients for Emirati Mahalabia

• 4 cups milk
• 5 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp rose 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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