Ingredients
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2
Cups Sugar
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2
Tbsp. Bayara Saffron
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3
Pieces of Bayara whole cardamom - Crushed
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1
Bayara cinnamon stick
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1
Cup water
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1
Tsp. Lemon juice fresh
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Fritters
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2
Cups of flour
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1
Tsp. Sugar
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1
Tsp. Baking powder
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1
Tsp. Baking Soda
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1/2
Tsp. Bayara salt
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1/2
Cup plain greek yogurt
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2
Eggs - Lightly beaten
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1/2
Cup water
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1/2
Cup cooking oil
Luqaimat
Luqaimat
- Making the syrup:
- 1. Bring sugar, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2. After it boils, pour syrup through a fine strainer inta a medium bowl and stir in lemon juice; set aside.
- Making the Luqaimat:
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, and 1/2 cup of water. Add mixture to dry ingredients and stir with a fork until a dough forms. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, pour oil in a pan to deep fry the Luqaimat. Use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to scoop out the dough and drop balls of dough into oil. Fry until golden brown.
- 4. Place a strainer over a bowl and transfer the Luqaimat in to the strainer to drain the oil. Then, transfer to a platter and pour syrup over. Serve immediately.
