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Muhallebi
Easy 1 hr~190 kcal 2/10
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Muhallabia
A Middle Eastern milk pudding thickened with starch, scented with rose water, and finished with pistachios.
Easy⏱️ 26 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 14 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 26 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking14 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the pudding
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Milk
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Cornstarch
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Granulated sugar
For flavoring
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Rose water
- 0.2 tsp(~1 ml) Cardamom
For serving
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk 1 cup of the milk with the starch until smooth.
- 2
Put the remaining milk, sugar, and cardamom in a pot and warm over medium heat.
- 3
Pour the starchy milk into the pot in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
- 4
Cook the mixture over low heat for 8 minutes until it bubbles thickly.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the rose water, stir for 1 more minute, and remove from the heat.
1 min01:00 - 6
Divide the pudding among bowls and let stand at room temperature for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 7
Chill the bowls for 3 hours and serve with pistachios.
3 hr180:00
💡 Tip: Dissolve the starch in cold milk before adding it to the pot; if it goes straight into hot milk, it clumps and spoils the smooth texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve muhallabia cold in bowls with pistachios and optional rose petals scattered on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
7
g protein
38
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 58%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Muhallabia make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Muhallabia take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 14 minutes; 26 minutes in total.Is Muhallabia difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Muhallabia have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 38g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Muhallabia contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Muhallabia belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Muhallabia need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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