Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Cornflour Mixture

   In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of corn flour, 1/2 cup of cold milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. Mix well with a spoon until there are no lumps.

2. 2.Prepare Cream Mixture

   In another bowl, add 1 cup of fresh cream and 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Whisk with a hand whisk for 4-5 minutes until the cream becomes fluffy and slightly risen. Place the bowl in the refrigerator.

3. 3.Heat Milk

   Place a pan on the stove and pour in 2 cups (0.5 liter) of full cream milk. Stir on medium-high flame until the milk comes to a boil.

4. 4.Add Sugar to Milk

   Once the milk boils, reduce the flame to low. Add 3-4 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to your taste). Stir well until the sugar dissolves.

5. 5.Add Cornflour Slurry

   Stir the cornflour mixture again. While continuously stirring the milk with one hand, slowly pour the cornflour mixture with the other hand. Keep stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes until the cornflour is cooked and the mixture thickens slightly. It should maintain a flowing consistency.

6. 6.Adjust Sweetness and Add Nuts

   If needed, add 3 more tablespoons of sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios). Mix well. Cook for another 3-4 minutes on low flame. Turn off the heat and let the custard cool down.

7. 7.Prepare Bread

   Take 8 white bread slices. Cut off the brown edges from all the bread slices. The edges can be used to make breadcrumbs.

8. 8.Assemble Layer 1 (Custard & Bread)

   In a glass dish, spread a thin layer of the cooled custard at the bottom. Arrange 4 bread slices over this custard layer, ensuring they fit well.

9. 9.Assemble Layer 2 (Custard & Cream)

   Pour half of the remaining custard over the bread slices, spreading it evenly. Drizzle some of the whipped cream mixture over this layer.

10. 10.Assemble Layer 3 (Bread & Custard)

    Arrange the remaining 4 bread slices over the cream layer. Pour the rest of the custard over the bread, covering it completely.

11. 11.Assemble Layer 4 (Cream & Garnish)

    Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the custard layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Gently shake the dish to even out the cream. Garnish generously with chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios).

12. 12.Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the Arabian Pudding for 2-3 hours until it is well set and chilled. Once set, slice and serve.