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A warm and creamy milk-based pudding drink, flavored with rosewater and cinnamon, often enjoyed during winter in the Middle East.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Rosewater
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios (Optional)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup of milk until smooth.
- 2In a saucepan, combine the remaining milk and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- 3Gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- 4Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- 5Remove from heat and stir in rosewater.
- 6Pour into cups and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and chopped pistachios, if desired. Serve hot.
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