Lgeimat Recipe (Emirati Saffron Fritters) | Saveur

Lgeimat Recipe (Emirati Saffron Fritters) | Saveur

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Soaked in spiced syrup, these fried bites are a favorite Emirati dessert during Ramadan.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp. saffron threads
  • 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

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