Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Muhallebi (Milk Pudding) ~ Monthly Mingle ~ Arabian Nights


This is my entry for Meeta's Monthly Mingle theme Arabian Nights. This dessert is ready in 10 minutes flat. Of course, you need to allow it to cool and set for about 2 hours. For a faster option, try putting the dessert in the fridge and it will set just like our conventional custard. The original recipe called for rose water and I skipped this step. Just use your imagination to flavor this pudding. You could add kesar color, top it with fruit slices, add mango pulp, etc. Here is the recipe.


Muhallebi

Ingredients
5 tablespoons corn flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 pints (4 cups) milk
1 tablespoon rose water
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios

Method
1. Dissolve the corn flour in milk in a pan. Ensure there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
2. Add cardamom powder, sugar, rosewater and mix well.
3. Place the pan on medium heat and stir till the mixture thickens. This takes about 7 to 8 minutes.
4. Transfer the pudding to a serving bowl, garnish with pistachios and set aside to cool.




I halved the recipe and ended up with one bowl of milk pudding.
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20 comments:

  1. swapna susarla4/10/2007 4:01 PM

    This sounds interesting..

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  2. Deepa Hari4/10/2007 4:22 PM

    Hi Lakshmi,
    Milk pudding looks yummy...liked ur recipe...seems very simple...will give it a try.

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  3. FH4/10/2007 5:05 PM

    Ooh! I am loving all these Arabian dishes.Looks great LK! Where did you find this?I surfed the internet high and low for easy ones!:))

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  4. Lakshmik4/10/2007 5:17 PM

    Thanks Swapna.

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  5. Lakshmik4/10/2007 5:17 PM

    Do try it out Deepa. It is very easy.

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  6. Lakshmik4/10/2007 5:18 PM

    Hi Asha

    Not sure where I found it. Will post the link if I find it again. BTW, I tried your recipe for Umm Ali. It was truly delicious.

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  7. Aahaar Vihaar4/11/2007 8:05 AM

    Lakshmi,
    Milk pudding looks tempting. Ofcourse your recipe is so simple and seems easy to make. Will try out.

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  8. Lakshmik4/11/2007 10:31 AM

    Thanks Aahar Vihar. You should try it out.

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  9. Sia4/11/2007 3:59 PM

    how simple is that lakshmi. dessert in 10 mins? sounds very interesting

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  10. Swapna4/11/2007 7:02 PM

    Great entry for MM. I love desserts that are ready in a jiffy. They come in handy when u have called guests.

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  11. musical4/11/2007 9:03 PM

    Delightful recipe, Lakshmik.

    Quick, simple and delicious. Must try this :)

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  12. Viji4/11/2007 11:58 PM

    I have tasted it here with my Arab friends. It is so simple but tasty. Nice presentation Lakshmi. Viji

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  13. Lakshmik4/12/2007 5:34 AM

    Thanks Sia and Swapna. Do try it out and let me know.

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  14. Lakshmik4/12/2007 5:34 AM

    Thanks Viji and Musical.

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  15. Richa4/12/2007 8:40 AM

    is anything left yet, or was everything gobbled up real quick
    ;-)
    such a quick recipe, good one!
    thanks

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  16. Meeta K. Wolff4/12/2007 1:10 PM

    A wonderful choice for the Arabian Nights. Thank you for your entry.

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  17. Lakshmik4/12/2007 2:25 PM

    Hi Richa

    Not completely done yet. Have some left in my fridge.

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  18. Lakshmik4/12/2007 2:25 PM

    Thanks Meeta. Glad you liked it.

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  19. Pravs4/12/2007 8:55 PM

    hi,First time here.
    This milk pudding looks yum!

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  20. Coffee4/14/2007 4:50 AM

    WOW!!!! Easy and quick!!!!! The plate looks good too :)

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