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Arabian Milk Coconut Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, Mahalabiya is a traditional dessert often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. This creamy pudding, typically flavored with rose or orange blossom water, reflects the region's love for aromatic ingredients. Today, variations exist globally, with coconut milk adding a tropical twist, making it a favorite among dessert lovers.

ArabianAEdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 liter milk
4 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 small cardamom
15-20 almonds (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon rose water
2 tablespoons honey
15 slices bread
desiccated coconut
pistachios (finely sliced)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are a more economical option.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note, while vanilla is widely available.

1

Cut the sides of the bread and set aside.

2

Determine the number of bread slices needed based on the size of your dish; for three layers, use 15 slices.

3

Take 1 liter of boiled full cream milk and separate a little to mix with custard powder.

4

Add 4 tablespoons of vanilla custard powder to the separated milk and mix well until lump-free.

5

In a saucepan, add the remaining milk and 1/2 cup of sugar, cooking on medium to low flame while stirring to dissolve the sugar.

6

Crush a small cardamom and add it to the milk for flavor, then remove it after about 10 minutes of cooking.

7

Add 15-20 finely chopped almonds to the milk mixture.

8

Stir the custard mixture before adding it to the saucepan, then pour it in while continuously stirring on low flame until it thickens slightly.

9

Set the custard mixture aside once thickened.

10

Take Amul fresh cream that has been chilled in the freezer for an hour and add 1/2 teaspoon of rose water and 2 tablespoons of honey, mixing until light and fluffy.

11

Layer the bread slices in the dish, soaking them with the custard mixture, then add a layer of cream on top.

12

Repeat the layering process with another layer of bread, custard, and cream, ensuring the bread is well soaked.

13

Add the final layer of bread and pour the remaining custard mixture over it, ensuring the bread is fully soaked.

14

Chill the assembled pudding in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow it to soak further.

15

Spread the remaining cream on top and sprinkle desiccated coconut and finely sliced pistachios for garnish.

16

Optionally, add dried rose petals for decoration.

17

Chill the pudding for 2-3 hours until set and serve.

Cooking Techniques

mixingheatingchilling

Equipment Needed

saucepanwhiskserving dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

MahalabiyaCoconut Pudding

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