A close up shot of vegan muhallebi, decorated with rose petals, sesame seeds, and chopped almonds.

Muhallebi or Mahalabia: a Medieval Persian Dessert

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Muhallebi, a smooth and silky rice pudding with just three ingredients, was invented by a 7th-century Persian cook. This very old recipe still tastes wonderful today; a timeless classic!