Luqaimat

Name: Luqaimat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Qatar
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp yeast; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp cardamom; 1/4 tsp saffron; 1.5 cups warm water or milk; 1/2 tsp salt; oil, for deep frying; date syrup, for drizzling; sesame seeds, for garnish

6 servings20 min prep20 min cookMedium Qatar

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Luqaimat

These date-syrup-drizzled fried dumplings are a beloved Ramadan treat shared across the Gulf. Food historians see a likely connection to Indian gulgula fritters, carried into the region through centuries of Indian Ocean trade.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp saffron
1.5 cups warm water or milk
1/2 tsp salt
oil, for deep frying
date syrup, for drizzling
sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1Whisk yeast and sugar into warm water or milk and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2Combine flour, salt, cardamom, and saffron in a bowl, then whisk in the yeast mixture to form a smooth, thick, pourable batter.
3Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until bubbly.
4Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan.
5Scoop small portions of batter and drop carefully into the hot oil.
6Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 3-4 minutes.
7Drain on paper towels.
8Drizzle generously with date syrup and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving warm.

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