Mbattan | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

2 cups semolina
1 cup sugar
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup honey (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and ground nutmeg.

Add Liquids

In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk and water. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the Mixture

Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan (about 10-15 minutes).

Incorporate Nuts and Raisins

Stir in the melted butter, raisins, and chopped nuts. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

Set the Mixture

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Cool and Serve

Let the mbattan cool to room temperature. It will firm up as it cools.

If desired, drizzle with honey before serving.

Enjoy

Cut into pieces and serve. Mbattan can be enjoyed as a dessert or sweet treat.