Luqaimat

Indulge in the sweet, golden goodness of Luqaimat, traditional Middle Eastern dough balls drizzled with date syrup. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy dessert after dinner, these treats are a delightful bite of culture.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 cup ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 cup date syrup or honey

Method

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and cardamom powder. Mix well.

2. 2

   Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the batter rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place, until it has doubled in size.

4. 4

   Heat ghee or vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. You need enough oil to submerge the dumplings.

5. 5

   Once the oil is hot, use a spoon or your hands to drop small amounts of batter into the oil, frying in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Remove the fried Luqaimat from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

7. 7

   Drizzle warm date syrup or honey over the Luqaimat and serve immediately while they are still warm.