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Basboosa
Photo: Cecilia Par

Basboosa

10 ingredients 20 min + 30 min 12 dessert squares openrecipes
Basboosa

"This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with semolina and yogurt, then soaked in a rose water syrup. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1013
Calories
33g
Protein
43g
Fat
124g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Semolina not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Rose not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups semolina flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons flaked coconut
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 6 whole almonds, split in half
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rose water

Directions

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