Nammoorah (Semolina Cake)

Nammoorah is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with semolina and often flavored with rosewater or orange blossom water.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Nammoorah (Semolina Cake)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Semolina
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Coconut
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 0.5 cup Pistachios
• 1 teaspoon Rosewater

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together semolina, sugar, coconut, yogurt, melted butter, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
4. Decorate the top with almonds and pistachios.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 1 hour.
7. Drizzle rosewater over the cake before serving.
8. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.