Luqaimat/ Saudi Arabian Sweet Dumplings

Luqaimat- This is nothing but cute little dumplings in syrup. Arabic food is always my favorite n every time I visit local fairs here We would never miss buying these Luqaimats made by the local beduins here.

Luqaimat

 The beduins would make them hot, hot and serve us with syrup. These dumplings are crisp and sweet on the outside n soft inside. Im on cloud nine coz I made my fav arabic dessert at home. Always thought this is very difficult to make. But not anymore, a very easy dessert to make that too within half n hour Can You believe this? Once you taste them you will surely fall in love with this tasty dessert. You can also drizzle honey which also tastes heavenly. Donot allow them to soak them in syrup for a long tiome, they would loose crispiness n always serve them warm for best taste. Got this beautiful recipe from here. I made only half the quantity n got quite a lot of dumplings as the dough will puff a lot n you only have to put a small quantity by teaspoonfuls n they will puff up.
Sending them to AWED-KSA guest hosted here event by DK and also to Susan's Yeast spotting
and also to BSI- Milk event guest hosted by Sanyukta

Luqaimat

You Need:

All Purpose Flour               2 1/2cups

Instant Yeast                      1tbsp
Warm Milk                         2- 2 1/4cup
Yoghurt                              3tbsp
Corn Flour                          3tbsp
Salt                                     1tsp
Oil to Fry

For syrup:
Sugar                                    1cup
Water                                    1/2cup

Preparation:

For Syrup :

Boil water and sugar together on low heat without stirring until, it is of a thick sticky consistency

For batter :
Mix the milk, yeast, yoghurt together. Put the flour, salt n cornflour in a bowl n add in the milk mixture little by little making a thick batter little thicker than pancake consistensy
Leave to rise in a warm place for 1/2 an hour.
Heat oil, in a wide mouthed kadai,  when hot drop batter in by teaspoonfuls and cook till golden brown.
Drain  excess oil and then put them  immediately into syrup and toss to coat.
Remove them n Serve warm.