Al Salooq – Traditional Arab Cardamom Pastries (Deep Fried)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 0

Traditional Arab Cardamom Pastries for a sweet treat

Al Salooq – Traditional Arab Cardamom Pastries (Deep Fried)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups plain flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
	1/2 cup ghee ( or melted butter or sunflower oil )
	1/2 cup skim milk ( boiled , then cooled )
	sunflower oil , for deep frying
	confectioners ' sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

267

Sugar

18g

Fat

17g

Al Salooq pastries are a traditional Arab sweet treat that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with simple ingredients like flour, ghee, and cardamom, these deep-fried pastries are a popular dessert for tea time, special occasions, and family gatherings. The dough is easy to make and can be shaped into different sizes and shapes, making it a versatile recipe that can be personalized to suit your tastes. The pastries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the cardamom adds a unique and aromatic flavor that makes them irresistible.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and ground cardamom.
2.	Add in the ghee and skim milk, and mix until dough forms.
3.	Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
4.	Divide the dough into small portions the size of a large marble.
5.	Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
6.	Fry the dough balls in the hot oil until golden brown.
7.	Remove the pastries from the oil and place on paper towels to drain for a few minutes.
8.	Dust the pastries with confectioner's sugar before serving.

PROS

Al Salooq pastries are a sweet and delicious treat perfect for tea time, brunch, or dessert.

These traditional Arab pastries are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and sugars.

CONS

These pastries are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

The powdered sugar used to dust the pastries can also add to the sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Al Salooq pastries are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as a treat in moderation.
Cardamom has been linked to improving digestive health, reducing inflammation, and aiding in weight loss.