Ingredients (makes 30 servings):

  • 1 cup wheat
  • 1 cup white beans
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 3/4 cup peanuts
  • 12 dried apricots
  • 5 1/2 cups sugar
  • Water (enough to cover)
  • Topping: walnuts, cinnamon

Preparation:

  1. Soak wheat, white beans, garbanzo beans and almonds in water overnight.
  2. Boil the above ingredients; remove the outer shell or skin.
  3. Soak the raisins in boiling water until they soften.
  4. Put all the ingredients above (steps 1-3) in a large pot and boil. Add peanuts and almonds (peeled and cut in half) at this point.
  5. Chop the apricot into small pieces; add to mixture along with sugar.
  6. Boil for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Enjoy your pudding!

*These are the ingredients we chose. Feel free to experiment with other grains, fruits and nuts. Pomegranate, sesame seeds and orange peel are recommended.