Oman today_ Meghli is a traditional Lebanese and Syrian dessert, often prepared for celebrations, particularly after the birth of a baby. This vegan and dairy-free dessert has a pudding-like texture and is flavored with aromatic spices like cinnamon and caraway.
Ingredients: Water_ Sugar_ Rice flour_ Ground cinnamon_ Ground caraway_ Ground fennel_ Rosewater or orange blossom water_Slivered pistachios, almonds, and raisins for garnish
Instructions:
1. Place water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Dissolve the rice flour in a small amount of cold water, then add it to the sugar-water mixture.
3. Add the ground cinnamon, caraway, and fennel, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
4. Stir in the rosewater or orange blossom water and let it cook for a few more minutes before removing it from the heat.
5. Pour the Meghli into serving bowls and garnish with slivered pistachios, almonds, and raisins.
6. Allow the dessert to cool before serving.
This delicious and aromatic dessert is a perfect choice for special occasions and gatherings.