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Basbousa (Harissa) Suji ka Cake Middle Eastern Sweet Semolina Cake Recipe in Urdu Hindi - RKK

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Basbousa

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, Basbousa is a beloved semolina cake often enjoyed during celebrations and special occasions. Traditionally, it is soaked in a sweet syrup infused with rose water or orange blossom, giving it a fragrant aroma and moist texture. Today, Basbousa is popular in many countries, including Pakistan, where it is commonly served at weddings and festive gatherings.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar (12 tablespoons)
4 tablespoons yogurt
3/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1 cup semolina
almonds (for decoration)
1

Turn on the stove and add 1 cup of water and 3/4 cup of sugar to a pot.

2

Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to a boil.

3

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before baking.

4

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt and 4 tablespoons of sugar.

5

Add 3/4 cup of oil to the mixture and mix well.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

7

Mix until well combined.

8

Add 1/2 cup of flour and 1 cup of semolina to the mixture and stir until combined.

9

Grease an oven-proof dish with butter or oil and dust with flour.

10

Pour the cake mixture into the greased dish and level it out.

11

Mark the cake into pieces using a knife to indicate how many servings you want.

12

Decorate the top with soaked almonds as desired.

13

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (about 350 degrees Fahrenheit).

14

Bake the cake for about 1 hour, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

15

Prepare a sugar syrup while the cake is baking, optionally adding flavoring if desired.

16

Once the cake is baked, pour the sugar syrup over the hot cake.

17

Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before serving.

Equipment Needed

potmixing bowloven-proof dish

Allergens

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