Luqaimat

Method

1. 1 Soak saffron stigmas in a little warm water for 10 minutes to extract the color.
2. 2 Mix the wheat flour, tapioca flour, yeast, sugar, cardamom, and saffron water to form a thick paste.
3. 3 Let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour until small bubbles appear.
4. 4 Heat the oil, squeeze the dough through your fingers to form small round balls, then drop them into the oil and fry for 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
5. 5 Remove from the oil, drain, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 31 min

  Replace step 4: Place each dough ball onto perforated baking paper, spray thoroughly with oil, then fry at 190 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping by shaking the basket at the 5th minute; drizzle with honey after removing from the pan.