Shamali - Kalo Prama Greek Cypriot Semolina Cake Recipe - No Eggs No Flour | ggmix

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note, while vanilla is commonly available.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a heart-healthy alternative, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

In a pan, add 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

When it starts bubbling, add the juice of half a lemon, turn down the heat, and simmer for around 10 minutes until clear.

Turn off the heat and add a splash of rose water, then leave to cool.

In a mixing bowl, beat 200 g of sugar with 100 ml of vegetable oil until well combined.

Add 200 g of Greek yogurt and whisk until combined.

Add 500 g of semolina and stir until mixed.

Add 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda and 3/4 teaspoon of mtia, then stir until combined.

Add a splash of rose water and stir again.

Add 1 tablespoon of tahini and mix gently, avoiding getting it on the sides of the dish.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Decorate the top with blanched almonds, spacing them out to represent portions.

Bake in a preheated 180°C oven for 25 minutes until cooked through.

Pour the cooled syrup over the warm dessert and let it soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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