Qatar · Iftar sweet
Luqaimat
لقيمات
- 45 min
- 6 servings
- Easy
- Qatar
Fried dough, saffron in the batter, date syrup on top. The iftar plate that empties first.
Traditional Qatari recipe · Doha, Qatar
Ingredients
Method
- 1Mix flour, yeast, sugar, saffron, cardamom, and water to a thick batter.
- 2Rest 45 minutes until it lifts.
- 3Drop small balls into hot oil. Turn until gold.
- 4Drain. Pour date syrup at the table.
- 5Eat the same hour. They wait for no one.
About this Qatari dish
What is Luqaimat?
Fried dough, saffron in the batter, date syrup on top. The iftar plate that empties first. It is a traditional Qatari dessert. Homes in Doha also call it لقيمات.
Is Luqaimat from Qatar?
Yes. Luqaimat is a Qatari / Khaleeji dish. This recipe follows the home style cooked in Doha, Qatar.
How long does Luqaimat take?
About 45 minutes for 6 servings. Difficulty: easy.
