Luqaimat with Fork & Spoon Ghee

Luqaimat with Fork & Spoon Ghee
Golden, crispy balls on the outside and soft on the inside, served with Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee or soaked in syrup, giving you an irresistible traditional flavor.
🧰 Tools
- Deep mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or hand whisk
- Deep frying pan
- Small spoon for shaping or plastic piping bag
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp starch
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee
- For frying: vegetable oil
- For serving: syrup or Fork & Spoon ghee
👩🏻🍳 Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, mix the flour, starch, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add water gradually along with Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee until you get a soft and cohesive dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 45 minutes until it doubles in size.
- Heat the oil well, then shape small balls using a spoon or piping bag and fry until golden.
- Place them on paper towels, then drizzle with syrup or serve with hot Fork & Spoon ghee.
Tip: For perfect crispiness, you can fry the luqaimat in two batches — the first for partial cooking and the second for browning.
💡 Success Tips
- Ensure the oil is at medium heat so the dough cooks inside without burning.
- A pinch of cardamom or saffron can be added for extra flavor.
📊 Nutrition Information (per ~5 Luqaimat)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ≈ 320 kcal |
| Protein | ≈ 6 g |
| Fat | ≈ 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | ≈ 40 g |
Enjoy the crisp luqaimat and the authentic flavor of Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee.