Moghli – Caraway Spice Pudding

Name: Moghli - Caraway Spice Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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Caraway spice pudding - Moghli is gluten-free and also vegan and so simple to make. Its texture and crunch come from its various toppings.

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

Set in Refrigerator

4 hours

SERVES

About this recipe

Caraway spice pudding – Moghli is a fragrant and aromatic dessert that is often served on the occasion of new birth. Caraway is believed to have medicinal benefits, which is why Moghli pudding is believed to increase the flow of breast milk and relieve nursing mothers from cramps. It is also the traditional Christmas dessert in the Middle East, celebrating the birth of Jesus. This dessert is quite an acquired taste and has a unique texture and a beautiful crunch from its various toppings. Not only is this spice pudding gluten-free but it’s also vegan and so simple to make. Caraway Spice Pudding – Moghli dessert is usually served cold so it’s definitely appreciated in the warmer weather but you can also enjoy it warm in winter along with a warm sahlab drink. To sum up, let the strong aroma of those beautiful spices warm you up.

Ingredients

Caraway Pudding

4 cups water (tap water)
¾ cup ground rice flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
3 tablespoon caraway ground

Toppings

½ cup desiccated coconut
½ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
¼ cup pistachio roughly chopped
coconut flake to garnish (optional)
semi-dried apricots diced to garnish (optional)

Notes from Rouba

The secret to a great caraway pudding is medium heat and constant stirring.
When pouring into individual glasses, leave enough room for all those crunchy toppings.
Once the pudding has been garnished with the crunchy topping, serve immediately. If you have to refrigerate it, don’t cover it as the nuts will soften.
What are caraway and its benefits

Method

Step 1.

In separate bowls, soak slivered almonds and pine nuts and set aside.

Step 2.

On medium heat, add ground rice, cinnamon, caraway, and sugar to the water and whisk until sugar dissolves and the pudding slightly thickens.

Step 3.

Pour evenly into individual glasses and fill about ⅓ of each glass only. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

Step 4.

To serve, garnish in order of toppings because that's how you get the most crunch: desiccated coconut, slivered almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, pistachio, coconut flakes, and dried apricots. Alternatively, pour the caraway pudding into one large serving bowl and follow the same process as above.