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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.

PKPKdessert
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup Sunflower oil
1/2 cup Curd
1/2 cup coconut powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup Semolina
1 cup water
1 cups Sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1

Preheat the oven (not specified in description).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of semolina, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of sunflower oil, 1/2 cup of curd, 1/2 cup of coconut powder, and 1/2 tsp of baking powder.

3

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

4

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

5

Bake in the oven until golden brown (not specified in description).

6

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tsp of lemon juice to make the sugar syrup.

7

Bring to a boil and then simmer until the sugar is dissolved.

8

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

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milknuts

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