Lgeimat: Saffron and Cardamom Fritters
Recipe for a traditional Middle Eastern doughnut topped with a cardamom and saffron syrup.
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- Serves: 20 persons
Ingredients
- For the Syrup:
- 1cup sugar
- ½cup water
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- ½teaspoon cardamom
- ½teaspoon cinnamon
- 1teaspoon saffron
- Pinch of salt
- For the Fritters:
- 2cups all purpose flour
- 1tablespoon baking powder
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1tablespoon sugar
- 1cup full-fat yogurt (Greek-style)
- 1egg
- 4cups canola oil (or enough to measure a depth of 2 inches, for frying)
- Garnish: strips of lemon rind
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
To make the syrup, add the sugar, water, lemon juice, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron and pinch of salt to a large pot. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves. Allow to sit while you make the fritters.Step 3
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and Greek yogurt.Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until dough forms. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes.Step 6
In a large pot, heat the oil to 350 F.Step 7
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop (anywhere from 1/2- to 1-ounce depending on what you have), scoop the dough into the hot oil. Work in batches so as not to overcrowd the pot.Step 8
Stir the fritters around so that they get browned on all sides. Total frying time for each batch should be about 2 to 3 minutes. When they're browned, drain them on a paper towel.Step 9
Once all are fried, move them to a bowl, pour the syrup over them and top with the strips (or zest) of the lemon rind. Serve immediately.