Talbina Recipe (Prophetic Medicinal Porridge)
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him described talbina as soothing for the sad and worried. As a Muslim, I take into consideration all of his prophetic advice and doings, and this Talbina recipe is a way to live in his footsteps.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk or water
- 6½ tablespoons barley flour make sure its organic
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (as an optional mix in, originally no cinnamon goes in it)
- honey for topping
- dates for topping
- nuts for topping
Instructions
- To start, add the barley flour to a pot on medium high heat. Whisk for 2-4 minutes, until the flour starts to toast and turn brown.
- If you're adding in cinnamon, add it here.
- Immediately add in the milk or water, and continuously whisk together until the talbina comes together and is thickened, about 2-5 minutes.
- Transfer the talbina to servings bowls, and top with honey, chopped dates, and nuts.
- Enjoy warm.
Notes
Toast the barley flour for better flavor.
You can add in the cinnamon while mixing or use it as a topping.
Do not add honey to the milk mixture while cooking it as it may reduce the nutrients.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 702mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 596IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 476mgIron: 1mg
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