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Spiced Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cardamom and Pistachios

Name: Spiced Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cardamom and Pistachios
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon rose water; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This rich and creamy Egyptian rice pudding is subtly flavored with cardamom and topped with crunchy pistachios for a delightful dessert experience.

4.7(928 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 10, 2025

Spiced Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cardamom and Pistachios — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice Pudding

For the Spice Infusion

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 232 kcal
Protein: 7.2 g
Carbs: 34.8 g
Fat: 7.8 g
Fiber: 1.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1392 kcal
Protein: 43.1 g
Carbs: 208.7 g
Fat: 47 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed	205	4.3	44.5	0.4	0.6
4 cups whole milk	600	32	48	32	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cardamom	18	0.6	4	0.4	1.6
1 cinnamon stick	6	0.1	2.1	0.1	1.4
1 tablespoon rose water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped	170	6	8	14	3
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon	6	0.1	2.1	0.1	1.4

These nutrition estimates are approximate and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice

1
Rinse Rice
Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Boil Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer Rice
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Infusing the Milk

1
Warm Milk
In a separate pot, warm the whole milk over medium heat.
2
Add Spices
Add the ground cardamom and cinnamon stick to the milk, stirring gently.
3
Steep Spices
Allow the spices to steep in the milk for 10-15 minutes, being careful not to boil.
Tip: Do not let the milk boil, as it may cause it to separate. Pro Tip: Crush the cardamom pods lightly before using to release more flavor.

How to Make Spiced Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cardamom and Pistachios

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Mix Pudding
Gradually add the spiced milk mixture to the cooked rice, stirring continuously.
2
Sweeten and Scent
Stir in the sugar and rose water, adjusting sweetness to taste.
3
Thicken Pudding
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy.