Let me begin with the introduction of the wonderfully delicious sweet, Basbousa. It is an Arabian sweet prepared using semolina. During second year of my M TECH, when only project work had to be done. I had to study “ANSYS” software for the project and in between studies, I used to browse through many recipes(that’s the way I used to take a break :)). That’s how I came across ‘Cooking with Alia’, a great website with superb dessert recipes presented by Alia. One of the recipes that I found was Basbousa, a common Arabian dessert. Ummachi(My mother) used to prepare a similar kind of sweet at home with a few differences from the classic Basbousa . Do try this at home
Recipe for Baked Rava/Sooji Cake (My mother’s recipe)
Ingredients required
Semolina/Sooji/Rava-1 cup
Powdered sugar-half a cup
Coconut oil- 3/4cup
Grated coconut-Half a cup
Cardamom powder-1 tsp
Baking powder-1 tbsp
Eggs-2
Granulated sugar-4 tbsp
Method of Preparation
Whisk semolina, powdered sugar, coconut oil, grated coconut, eggs,baking powder and cardamom powder properly. Pour this mix to prepared baking tin( You can prepare either applying oil throughout the pan and dusting flour or by using parchment paper) Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes at 190° c. While it is baking, prepare sugar syrup (Needn’t be too thick, not even one-string consistency) Upper layer will be dark brown in colour and you can prick in a toothpick or skewer into the cake to check. If cake is done it will come out clean cake is done.While the cake is hot pour hot syrup over this. Wait for sometime before serving until sugar syrup is fully soaked.
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