Basbousa - Middle Eastern Semolina Cakes recipe by Mrs Ally

Ingredients

• 250g ghee (Clarified butter), melted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup yogurt
• 4 egg yolks, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 heaped teaspoon Elachi (cardomom) powder
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup semolina
• 1 level tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ cup klim, dry toasted in a saucepan until golden brown
• 1 cup coconut, toasted lightly
• ¾ cup boiling water
• Few drops rose water/orange blossom