Meghli

Meghli
Alternative namesMoghli, Meghleh, Karawiya
CourseDessert
Region or stateLevant
Serving temperatureCold or warm
Main ingredientsRice flour, sugar, anise, caraway, cinnamon, coconut, almonds, pistachios, pine nuts, walnuts

Meghli, moghli, meghleh, (Arabic: مغلي), or karawiyah, is a Levantine dessert based on a floured rice pudding and spiced with anise, caraway, and cinnamon. The dish is often garnished with dried coconut flakes and various nuts including almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, and pistachios. Meghli is commonly served to celebrate the birth of a child. It is also a popular Christmas dessert in Lebanon as a celebration of the birth of Jesus.

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