Luqaimat

لقيمات · Luqaimat

Ingredients10

• all-purpose flour250 g
• instant yeast7 g
• sugar1 tbsp
• ground cardamom1 tsp
• salt1/4 tsp
• plain yogurt60 g
• warm water180 ml
• vegetable oil for frying500 ml
• date syrup120 ml
• sesame seeds1 tbsp

Method

1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
2. Stir in yogurt and warm water until you have a smooth, thick batter slightly thicker than pancake batter.
3. Cover and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour, until bubbly and doubled.
4. Heat oil to about 170°C in a deep pan.
5. Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry, turning, until golden and puffed, about 3–4 minutes.
6. Drain briefly on paper, then drizzle generously with date syrup.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm.