Mahallebi
Mahallebi might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe makes 8 servings with 558 calories, 11g of protein, and 27g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pieces cinnamon sticks, sugar, heavy cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together corn flour and 1 cup milk.
In a saucepan over high heat, stir together 3 cups milk, sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Stir the corn flour and milk mixture into the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low, and allow to cool slightly; then stir in cream, stirring constantly until the cream is thickened. Allow to cool momentarily, then pour into individual bowls or one large serving bowl.
Sprinkle pistachio nuts on top. Cover, and refrigerate.
To make the syrup, stir together water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil.
Place cinnamon sticks in saucepan, and boil about 5 minutes. Strain liquid, and pour into a bowl. Allow to cool; cover, and refrigerate.
Serve puddings cold with cold syrup drizzled over the top.