Colored Mahlabia Pudding Discs

Get tall straight-sided glasses

In a saucepan, put milk, flour, starch, sugar, mastic, and rose water

Using a whisk, mix to combine

Place the saucepan on heat and stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens like custard

Pour the mixture into the glasses, and if desired, add a few drops of food coloring before it sets, using a wooden stick to mix and distribute the color

Refrigerate the glasses for several hours until fully chilled

Remove the pudding from the glasses, using a thin wooden stick to help release air and ease removal

Using a knife, cut the pudding into discs about half an inch thick or as desired

Roll the discs in coconut to coat

Place a rose in the center of each disc for decoration and serve cold