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Luqaymat Recipe
During Ramadan meals are very important as most of the day is spent fasting. And what better way to celebrate a religious meal than a delicious dessert. Luqaymat is a great dessert that is not only popular during Ramadan, its popular throughout Saudi Arabia. This sweet dumpling resembles a donut hole, this doughy treat is something that is easy for people of other cultures to accept and is bound to be a favorite among all your friend and family.
Batter Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 2 cups warm milk
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 3 tablespoons corn flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
Mix batter flour, yeast, corn flour and salt together, stir in yogurt and milk. Cover batter with a damp bread cloth or waxed paper and let rise for at least a half an hour.
Heat oil for deep frying. Heat syrup ingredients over low heat until boiling and then let boil for a couple minutes.
Drop batter balls, about the size of donut holes, into the oil and fry until golden brown, dip in syrup and set aside to cool
