Eid Al-Fitr is finally upon us, a time to spend with family, to unplug and to celebrate. Movie nights and comedy shows are dominant this time of year. It’s also a time when kids get new clothes and toys, whilst houses are filled to the max with desserts and food. On that note, we thought it would be fun to introduce to you five dessert recipes you can make in the comfort of your home to mark the special occasion.
Date Balls With Nuts
If you are craving a dessert that will give you a kick of energy during the holidays, then date balls mixed with nuts is the way to go. The recipe is pretty simple, you’ll start off by adding half a kilo of dried dates to a quarter cup of melted butter. To that same mixture, add a cup and a half of mixed nuts, ground or crushed. Finally, add half a tablespoon of cinnamon. Start mixing them all together and forming them into balls, and they’ll be ready to serve. This delicious dessert will surely keep the guests coming during this Eid Al-Fitr.
Coconut Ma’moul
Giving a fun twist to the classic ma’moul, this recipe adds in the fruity and milky flavors of a typical coconut. To make this yummy snack, you’ll need kilo and half of semolina, three cups of flour, half a kilo of margarine, a cup of sugar, half a cup of rose water, a cup of water, and two tablespoons of yeast mixed with warm water with finally half a kilo of coconut.
To prepare, mix the semolina, flour and sugar together and leave overnight. The next day, add the margarine and yeast, and leave for another hour. Once the time is up, add in water and rose water then mix them in. Finally, shape the mixture into a ball and fill it with coconut. Once you’re done with the shaping, leave it in the oven to cook. For that final touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top or glaze it with honey.
Almond Biscuits
Simple yet delicious, almond biscuits are known for their crisp bite and sandy crumbly texture making them as addictive as the infamous Eid kahk biscuit. To make this tasty treat, all you’ll need is half a cup of sugar, a cup of butter, two cups and a half of flour, two-thirds a cup of almonds, a quarter cup of powdered sugar and a quarter tablespoon of salt.
To prepare the almond biscuits, you’ll start off by mixing the butter with the ground almonds until it forms a soft paste. Add to it the flour and salt, and keep mixing, then add the sugar, and keep mixing again. Leave it in the freezer afterwards for 25 minutes, then once that’s done, start shaping it to look like a crescent. Put it in the oven afterwards for 12 minutes until the biscuits turn yellow. Finally, spray some powdered sugar to it, and you’re done.
Kahk
With it being Eid Al-Fitr, we had to include an easy and simple recipe for the infamous kahk biscuit. To make this beloved staple, all you’ll need are two cups of margarine, five cups of flour, a big spoon of yeast, a tablespoon of sugar, half a cup of warm water, and half a tablespoon of salt. The final dressing for kahk is of course, powdered sugar.
Now to prepare it, mix the yeast with warm water and sugar, and let it sit for a while. Then heat the margarine until it’s soft, and add the flour and salt to it, mixing it until it cools down. Knead for 20 minutes with your hands, and as you knead, add the water with the sugar and yeast and continue kneading. Leave the mixture for two hours, and then shape it however you wish with the go to traditional shape being the infamous round circle. After cooking it in the oven for about 39 minutes, spray it with powdered sugar and treat yourself and your family to the ultimate Eid dessert.
Basbousa
If you are the type who likes to keep it simple and go for the classics, basbousa (semolina cake) is a great go-to option during this Eid Al-Fitr. To make, you’ll need a cup of sugar, a cup of milk, half a cup of melted butter, and half a cup of coconut. Additionally, you’ll also need three cups of semolina and almonds. Starting off, add the sugar to the milk, butter, and coconut and then mix them together. Follow that by adding in semolina and mix again. Put the mixture in the oven until it’s fully cooked, then place the almonds on top and cover it with honey and you’re done.
Make these recipes with friends and family during Eid Al-Fitr and reward yourself by sitting all together to watch your favorite show or film while indulging in these delicious sweets. To many of us, that is considered a day well spent during the infamous and beloved annual holiday.