Wheat Luqaimat|Arabic Sweet Dumpling Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Mix wheat flour, corn flour, brown sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl.

Add lukewarm milk and sourless curd to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

Cover the bowl and let the batter rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop small amounts of the batter and carefully drop into the hot oil.

Fry the dough balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the fried luqaimat and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle with dates syrup before serving.

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