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Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)

Namoura is a popular Arab dessert—delicious but rich. Treat yourself to a small piece today! Here’s an easy, tested method for Namoura.

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2 cups coarse semolina3 tablespoons ghee1 and 1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup yogurt at room temperatureNuts for garnishSyrup (qatir or shira) to pour over the namouraFor more Arabic desserts, here's the link: How to prepare sfouf

Step 1

Rub the semolina with the ghee for about 10 minutes until the semolina has absorbed the ghee well. Add the sugar, baking soda, yogurt, and baking powder and knead well.