🇴🇲 Omani Cuisine

Luqaimat

Sweet Fried Dumplings

Prep Time 1 hr

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 283 kcal

Golden, pillowy dough balls deep-fried until crisp, then drizzled with date syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds. These addictive Omani treats are pure indulgence.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp instant yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 tsp cardamom
Pinch of saffron
Oil for deep frying
Date syrup for drizzling
Sesame seeds

Instructions

1 Mix flour, sugar, yeast, cardamom, and saffron. Add warm water and stir into a smooth, thick batter.
2 Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until bubbly and doubled.
3 Heat oil to 175C. Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the oil using wet hands or two spoons.
4 Fry until golden and crisp on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
5 Drain on paper towels, drizzle generously with date syrup, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Did You Know?

During Ramadan, the sweet aroma of luqaimat frying wafts through Omani neighborhoods, and families often make large batches to share with neighbors.