Luqma – Dough Balls in Honey and Spices – Vegan version

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, add the water and mix into a batter that is thick and sticky.
2. 2
   Cover and Let rise about an hour, until the batter doubles in volume.

   ⚙ ProofingPlastic wraporKitchen towel
3. 3
   Heat the oil to 170°C (340°F) and shape the batter into balls with two spoons and drop them into the oil.

   ⚙ Deep-fryingStoveSlotted spoonCandy/oil thermometerDeep pot for frying

   💡Dip the spoons in oil or water between balls: the sticky batter slides off them into the oil without smearing.

   💡Keep the oil at 170–180°C (340–355°F): too cold, and the food soaks up oil; too hot, and it browns outside before the inside cooks. Without a thermometer, dip the tip of a wooden spoon in the oil: when medium bubbles form around it right away, the oil is hot enough.

   💡Don't overload the oil: every piece that goes in cools it down. Fry one piece as a test, then the rest in several batches, and transfer to paper towels.
4. 4
   Fry 3–4 minutes, until the dough browns, and drain.

   Stove
5. 5
   Drizzle the date syrup on top.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the cinnamon and pistachios on top and serve immediately.