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This classic Middle Eastern style milk pudding is very popular across the Arab world in its many iterations. The sweet dessert is super easy-to-make, with a beautiful vibrant upgrade, to enjoy delicious layers of pretty rose jelly, which is very delicious.<\/p>\n

Preparation time : 15 to 20min.<\/p>\n

Serving: 6 person<\/p>\n

Rose Jelly:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 cups water
\n1 tbsp gelatin powder
\n1\/4 cup boiling water
\n2 tbsp. Rose syrup concentrate<\/p>\n

Mahalabia<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

500g full fat milk
\n1\/2 cup thick cream
\n1\/2 cup sugar
\n1\/2 cup corn flour (cornstarch)
\n1 tsp Rose essence<\/p>\n

For Garnishing:<\/strong>
\nPistachios powder.
\nCoconut powder<\/p>\n

Rose jelly heart<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Rose Syrup Topping:
\n3 tbsp Rose syrup concentrate
\n1\/2 cup water
\n1tbsp cornstarch<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

To Make Rose Jelly:<\/p>\n

Pour cold water in a bowl.\u00a0 Add gelatin powder. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Set aside.<\/p>\n

When the mixture starts to thicken, add boiling water before stirring to mix and then introduce the rose syrup. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until set.<\/p>\n

To Make Mahalabia<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, thick cream, sugar and cornstarch until well combined and the cornstarch has dissolved completely without lumps, before turning on the flame.<\/p>\n

Cook the Mahalabia pudding mix on medium heat, while continuously whisking the mixture until it begins to thicken, like a custard.<\/p>\n

This will take around 5 to7 minutes. Do not stop whisking, the recipe calls for continuous whisking until thickened. This is a crucial step while making this pudding, so do not stop whisking the mixture until it begins to coat the back of a spoon.<\/p>\n

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Mix in the Rose essence and blend well.<\/p>\n

Add Rose jelly pieces at bottom of each glass or bowl and then pour the mahalabia mixture to desired level. Refrigerate uncovered until the surface has begun to set; about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, prepare the Rose Syrup Topping<\/p>\n

To Make Rose Syrup Toppings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a saucepan, off the heat, whisk together the rose syrup concentrate, water and cornstarch until well combined.
\nSet the saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a full boil, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and large bubbles form around the surface.
\nRemove the saucepan from the heat and spoon a thin layer of the rose topping over the surface of each mahalabia glass.<\/p>\n

Chill in the refrigerator until set about 2 hours or overnight.<\/p>\n

Before serving, garnish this delicious Middle Eastern milk pudding with rose syrup jelly hearts and chopped pistachios and coconut powder.<\/p>\n

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Indian Chef Chhaya Thakker, who has a huge following online on WhatsApp and YouTube will be sharing her favorite recipes and cooking tips with readers of The Times Kuwait. For feedback, you can write to editortimeskuwait@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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