Mohallabia-Muhallabia

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 13

Sweet and creamy Mohallabia-Muhallabia recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

340

Sugar

26g

Fat

21g

Mohallabia-Muhallabia, also known as Malabi or Muhallebi, is a popular Middle Eastern dessert typically found in Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. The dessert is a creamy vanilla custard made with milk, basmati rice powder, sugar, and almond powder. This delectable dessert is often served chilled in small glass bowls and garnished with pistachio or almond shavings. It is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth on warm summer days or as a perfect end to a rich and spicy meal.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, combine powdered basmati rice, almond powder, and sugar. Then, add milk slowly and whisk well.
2.	Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir continuously until it thickens. Add rose water and salt, and whisk well until thick and creamy.
3.	Pour it into the serving glass and chill for 1 to 2 hours in the fridge. Once chilled, garnish with some almond shavings and serve.

PROS

Mohallabia-Muhallabia is a sweet and creamy dessert perfect for satisfying sugar cravings.

The dish is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

While it is a delicious treat, Mohallabia-Muhallabia is high in calories due to the creaminess of the milk and almond powder.

It is not recommended for people with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie content, Mohallabia-Muhallabia offers several health benefits.
Almond powder, a key ingredient, is an excellent source of protein and healthy fats.
It may also help in managing blood sugar levels and reducing cholesterol.
Moreover, it is a good source of calcium and Vitamin E.

	30 g basmati rice , powdered
	30 g sugar
	400 ml milk , full cream
	50 g almond powder
	2 teaspoons rose water
	1 pinch salt