Lebanese Sahlab/Salep Recipe I ലെബനീസ് സഹലബ്

sahlab powder

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: flour

Cornstarch thickens similarly and is easier to find.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a floral note at a lower cost.

crushed pistachios

🥗Healthier: chopped almonds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Almonds and walnuts offer similar crunch and flavor.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

Whisk in corn flour until fully dissolved and mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in sugar to taste and continue to heat until fully dissolved.

Add orange blossom water, mixing well.

Pour the mixture into serving glasses.

Sprinkle with cinnamon, crushed pistachios, and desiccated coconut before serving.

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