Turn Fenugreek into a yummy dessert. Middle Eastern Fenugreek Cake (Helbeh) | Perfect with Coffee скачать в хорошем качестве

Turn Fenugreek into a yummy dessert. Middle Eastern Fenugreek Cake (Helbeh) | Perfect with Coffee

Hareset Helbeh (or Helbeh) is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with fenugreek seeds, semolina, and a sweet syrup. It has a distinctive aroma and flavor due to the fenugreek. Here's how you can make it: Ingredients: For sugar syrup: 3 cups of sugar 2 cups of water a squeeze of lemon juice For fenugreek 1/4 cup of fenugreek seeds 2 cups of water For the cake: 3 cup coarse semolina 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup olive oil 1/2 a cup of sugar 1 tbsp dry yeast 2 tbsp of sesame 1 tbsp of nigella seeds 1 tbsp of anise (optional, for flavor) fenugreek warm water to form the dough Pinch of salt Instructions: 1. Prepare the Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and let the syrup simmer for 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat Let it cool. 2. Prepare the Fenugreek Seeds: Boil the seeds in the water for about 10 minutes until soft. then set aside to cool. Reserve 1 cup of the boiling water for later. 3. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix semolina, flour, yeast, salt, and spices (if using). Add the boiled fenugreek seeds and olive oil Mix well. Gradually add warm water and the reserved fenugreek water to form a dough. Grease a baking sheet and spread the dough evenly into it. Score the surface into diamond or square shapes using a knife. Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for 1–2 hours to rise. 4. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until golden brown. 5. Add the Syrup: While the cake is still hot, pour the cooled syrup evenly over it. Let the cake absorb the syrup completely before serving. Serving: Cut the cake into squares or diamonds and enjoy! Hareset Helbeh is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. 😊 #Helbeh #HaresetHelbeh #FenugreekDessert #MiddleEasternDessert #TraditionalRecipes #SweetTreats #ArabicFood #SemolinaCake #MiddleEasternSweets #DessertLovers #AuthenticRecipes #Foodie #HomemadeDesserts #EasyDessertRecipes #FenugreekCake