Luqaimat

Make Luqaimat at home

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• Pinch of saffron and 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm milk or water
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt
• Oil for deep-frying
• 1/2 cup date syrup or honey
• Sesame seeds to sprinkle

How it's made

1. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, sugar, yeast, cardamom, saffron and salt together.
2. Add the milk and yogurt and beat to a thick, smooth, sticky batter.
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until bubbly.
4. Heat the oil to 350F.
5. Scoop spoonfuls of batter, using wet fingers or a spoon, and drop them carefully into the oil.
6. Fry, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes until deep golden and puffy.
7. Drain on paper towels, then drizzle with date syrup and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Serve warm.