Cardamom and Coconut Basbousa

The traditional Arabic Basbousa (or semolina cake) infused with aromatic Emperor Akbar Cardamom that will leave your mouth watering for more. Indulge your sweet tooth in this Arabic delight!

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup - Semolina
• ¼ cup - All-purpose flour
• ½ cup - Ground almonds
• 1/3 cup - Coconut milk powder
• 2 tbsp - Desiccated coconut
• ½ tsp - Cardamom powder
• 100 g - Melted butter
• 100 g - Yoghurt
• 1/3 cup - Milk
• ½ tsp - Baking powder
• 1 cup - Sugar
• ¾ cup - Water
• 2 tsp - Rose water
• 3-4 Pods - Emperor Akbar Cardamom

How to make Cardamom and Coconut Basbousa:

1. In a bowl, mix together the semolina, all-purpose flour, ground almonds, coconut milk powder, desiccated coconut, and cardamom powder.
2. Pour in melted butter and yogurt and mix this well to form a thick mixture.
3. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, mix baking powder into the milk and pour into the semolina mixture. Mix well and pour in a greased baking dish.
5. Bake in a preheated 190-degree oven for 35-40 minutes until nicely baked and the crust turns golden brown.
6. For the sugar syrup, simmer sugar, water, rose water and cardamom for 3-4 minutes. Let it cool completely.
7. Pour the cool syrup on hot Basbousa and cut into the desired shape (squares or diamonds).
8. Let it cool down and enjoy.