Basboosa- Haressa Semolina Cake Recipe

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Basboosa- Haressa Semolina Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup semolina
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • blanched almond (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Make the syrup first. you can even make it hours before as it needs to be cool, or just make it directly before making the batter. Boil the water with the sugar for about 10 minutes till it is thick and syrup- like. turn off the heat, and add a just a squeeze of fresh lemon.
  2. In a bowl mix the semolina, yoghurt, sugar, baking powder and oil well. spread it onto a 9 by 12 inch approx baking dish or pyrex. place in a preheated oven at 200 degree farenheit for 30-40 minutes till solid (but not biscuit like).
  3. Cut it diagonally and then again to make little diagnoal squares. place a blanced almond on each shape.
  4. Grill for about 3-4 minutes till the top is gold.
  5. Pour the cool syrup over, should be absorbed.
  6. Do not remove from the dish till it is cool as it will fall apart!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 540.22 Kcal (2262 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.46g 42%
Cholesterol 1.48mg 0%
Sodium 13.33mg 1%
Potassium 175.67mg 4%
Total Carbs 68.94g 23%
Sugars 52.51g 210%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 5.67g 11%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 82.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 284.38 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.45g 42%
Cholesterol 0.78mg 0%
Sodium 7.02mg 1%
Potassium 92.47mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.29g 23%
Sugars 27.64g 210%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 3%
Protein 2.99g 11%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 43.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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