Shushumow Somalia/how to make Somali sweet snack

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper than almonds.

coconut

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: dried coconut flakes

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

In a bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of baking powder.

Add 3/4 cup of vegetable oil and 1 egg to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients together using your hands until well combined.

Take portions of the dough and shape them into small balls.

Flatten each ball into a disc shape.

Fold the disc in half and then fold the edges to seal it, creating a pocket.

Repeat this process until all dough is shaped.

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

Fry the shaped dough until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.

In a separate pot, combine 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of water to make a syrup.

Boil the sugar and water mixture until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat.

Once the fried dough is ready, dip it into the syrup to coat it.

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