Cheese Luqaimat recipe / Arabic sweet cheese dumplings /qaimat / lugaimat / Iftar recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Mix plain flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Warm lukewarm water and add to the dry ingredients along with instant yeast and milk powder.

Knead the mixture until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

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

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

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle with date syrup and sprinkle with white sesame seeds before serving.

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