Saudi Dumplings (LooQemat)

This is a sweet dumpling recipe. It is popular dessert during Ramadan period

Dough Ingredients:

• 4 cups of refined flour or maida
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 tsp yeast
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking bowder
• Oil for frying

Syrup Ingredients:

• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 tsp rose water
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice

Method:

2. Take all the Syrup ingredients mix and bring to boil
3. Allow Syrup to cool till room temp
4. Add the flour,salt, water, milk, and yeast. Mix everything well to get a thick batter
5. Leave the batter overnight or atleast 5-6 hours, till fermentation happens and there is a rise.
6. Now add 1 egg, little baking powder and mix well. 
7. Heat oil in a frying pan or thick based wok.
8. Use a small laddle or tablespoon to put batter in form of balls inside oil.
9. Deep fry untill it turns golden brown color.
10. Take considerable oil to cover Dumplings completely.
11. Take out the dumplings using slotted spoon to drain excess oil.
12. Soak the dumplings inside cold syrup and serve.

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