Porridge
Madida Hilba

Madida Hilba

Sudan

35Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A creamy Sudanese fenugreek porridge, a favourite Ramadan sweet with a custard-like body and the gentle bitterness of hilba balanced by milk and sugar.

Equipment
  • Small pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
Ingredients
Fenugreek seeds (hilba)3 tbsp
Rice flour or cornflour3 tbsp
Milk3 cups
Sugar1/3 cup
Ground cardamom1/2 tsp
Oil or ghee1 tbsp
Water1 cup

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