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Kahi and Geymar

Cultural Context

Kahi and Geymar is a traditional Iraqi dessert, often enjoyed during festive occasions like Eid and weddings. This dish combines sweet fried dough with creamy toppings, celebrating the richness of Iraqi culinary heritage. Its layers of flavors and textures reflect the communal spirit of sharing food during special celebrations, making it a beloved treat in many households. Today, variations can be found across the Middle East, showcasing local ingredients and preferences.

IraqiIQdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 or 2 cups of flour
1 or 1.5 cups of warm water
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup of melted oil or ghee
melted butter

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

1

Sift flour and mix it with salt.

2

Add warm water and knead the dough for 10 minutes.

3

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

4

Roll the dough into a roll and cut it into 7 equal pieces.

5

Cover the pieces with ghee or oil and let them rest for 30 minutes.

6

Spread each ball on a flat surface very thinly, then add a spoonful of melted butter.

7

Fold the dough from both ends in a rectangular shape, then fold from the other two sides to form a square.

8

Leave the squares on a greased tray to rest for 15 minutes.

9

Extend each piece with light and quick pressure from both sides, then place it on a tray lined with butter paper and let it rest for another 15 minutes.

10

Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes.

11

Drizzle with cold syrup and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pingreased trayoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

KahiGeymar

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