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Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Total time115 min
Prep70 min
Cook45 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyHard
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Desserts

ChefFatima Abdullah

Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)

A clear, tested recipe for easy Namoura. Namoura is one of the most delicious Arab desserts and is in high demand — enjoy!

Easy Namoura... here are the details!

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4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups medium semolina
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (or clarified butter)
  • Pistachios for garnish, or as desired
  • Syrup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Syrup
  • For Fatima's Harissa (Basbousa) recipe, see How to make Harissa (Basbousa)

Method

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  1. Mix the sugar, semolina, and baking powder together, then add the ghee and yogurt and mix well
  2. Grease the baking pan with ghee and pour in the namoura mixture, smoothing the surface
  3. Let the namoura rest for two hours, then garnish with pistachios
  4. Place the pan in the oven and bake on the middle rack until the edges brown and it is cooked through
  5. Let the namoura cool completely at room temperature before pouring the hot syrup over it
  6. Serve the namoura once it has cooled again
  7. Syrup method:
  8. Mix the water, sugar, and lemon juice and stir
  9. Let them boil until the syrup thickens for about 10 minutes or slightly less
    Timers: 10 min
  10. Pour the hot syrup over the namoura
  11. To make Fatima’s hareeseh dessert, here is the link: How to Make Hareeseh Dessert

Recipe tags

DessertsGulfVegetarianEgg freeHardLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • How to make Harissa (Basbousa)

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Fatima Abdullah

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