Arabian
More Suhoor Recipes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 4 cups milk
- 3 tsp sugar, to taste
- 3 tablespoons pure finely ground orchid root "sahlab" (if available otherwise the drink can still be made)
- 2 tbsp rose water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pistachios, finely chopped
- 4 dashes cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- Mix cornstarch with two tablespoons of the milk until smooth.
- Bring remaining milk to a boil, stir in the dissolved starch, whisking with a whisk so that the liquid gets smooth.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, then stirring constantly until milk thickens.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract and simmer.
- Mix sahlab powder with a little milk and cornstarch to form a past and add it, stirring for a few seconds.
- Add rose water and turn the flame off.
- Serve hot in cups or mugs, garnish with chopped pistachios and cinnamon. Can be served cold as a dessert.