المهلبية

We add the cold water to the pot.

We add the powdered milk to the water and whisk until fully dissolved with no lumps.

We dissolve the starch in a cup of cold water, making sure it dissolves completely.

We add the dissolved starch and sugar to the milk mixture in the pot.

We place the pot over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts boiling and thickens.

We add the rose water or orange blossom water and continue stirring for another minute, then turn off the heat.

We pour the Muhallabia into coffee cups or dessert bowls using a ladle or piping bag.

We garnish the surface with crushed pistachios and rose petals as desired.

We let it cool, then refrigerate it until fully chilled before serving.