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.

Mbattan