Luqaimat

See below for recipe

Luqaimat is a cherished Emirati dessert that has been enjoyed for many generations.

Luqaimat – Recipe

Adapted by Atim suyatim

Yields 20 servings

Ingredients

• Sugar, 50 gm
• Yeast, 8 gm
• Rice flour, 20 gm
• Corn flour, 100 gm
• Cardamon powder, 5 gm
• Salt, 7 gm
• Flour No. 1, 1200 gm
• Rose water, 25 gm
• Yogurt, 20 gm
• Water, 1000 gm
• Safron, 1 gm
• Milk powder, 10 gm

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients: flour, corn flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cardamom, saffron, and milk powder.
2. Add yogurt, rose water, and water gradually.
3. Mix into a smooth, sticky batter. Cover and rest for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
4. Heat oil for frying.
5. Drop small balls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
6. Drain and drizzle with date syrup or sugar syrup before serving.

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