Jul 14 2026
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Mahalabia Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Milk pudding flavored with rose water and topped with pistachios.

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Ingredients

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Pudding Base

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Pudding

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, mix together 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Heat the Mixture

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a gentle boil.

  3. 3

    Add Flavorings

    Once the pudding has thickened, remove it from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of rose water and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well to incorporate the flavors.

  4. 4

    Set into Molds

    Pour the pudding mixture into individual serving cups or a large dish. Allow it to cool slightly at room temperature before refrigerating.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Cover the cups or dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the pudding is fully set.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare Toppings

    Before serving, chop the pistachios into small pieces.

  2. 7

    Serve the Mahalabia

    Once the pudding is set, remove it from the refrigerator. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top of each serving. Enjoy your Mahalabia chilled!

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