The almonds give a different taste to the regular mehalabeya that we are used to in Egypt, but if you try it you will love it.

Cuisine                                      Egyptian
Main ingredients                      Milk, Ground Rice, Ground Almond
Time of preparation                0 Minutes
Time of cooking                       0 Minutes
Serving                                      6

Ingredients

1/4 cup Rice ,ground
4 cups Milk
1/4 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Almonds ,blanched and grounded
1 tbsp Rose Water
pinch Salt
Pistachios ,or almonds for garnish

Directions

In a blender mix rice with 1 cup milk and set aside. In a non-stick deep pan heat remaining milk until boiling. Add rice and milk mixture, sugar and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until bubbling. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes stirring frequently.

Add almonds and stir constantly until smooth. Add rose water then remove from heat and leave to cool. Pour into small serving bowls and refrigerate until serving.