1 hr 15 min · 6

Luqaimat

Crisp, golden dumplings drizzled with date syrup, the sweet that fills Emirati homes during Ramadan and family gatherings.

Ingredients

• 250 g plain flour
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 5 g instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• A pinch of saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk
• 250 ml warm milk
• 1 tbsp melted ghee
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• Date syrup and sesame seeds, to serve

1. 1

   Mix the flour, cornflour, sugar, yeast and cardamom in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the warm milk, saffron and melted ghee, then beat to a smooth, sticky batter.

3. 3

   Cover and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled and bubbly.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a deep pan to about 170 C.

5. 5

   Squeeze small balls of batter through your fist and drop them in with a wet spoon.

6. 6

   Fry, turning often, until deep golden all over.

7. 7

   Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper.

8. 8

   Drizzle with date syrup and scatter with sesame seeds while warm.