Jul 14 2026
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Basboosa W/coconut Recipe

Inspired by Petra Grill
Time1h
Serves9

Make Basboosa W/coconut Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Basboosa

For the Sugar Syrup

Method

For the Basboosa

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of semolina, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 1 cup of shredded coconut. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with melted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Score the top of the batter into diamond shapes using a knife. Place an almond in the center of each diamond shape.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

For the Sugar Syrup

  1. 6

    Prepare the Syrup

    While the basboosa is baking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 7

    Add Lemon Juice

    Once the syrup is boiling, add 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 8

    Soak the Basboosa

    Once the basboosa is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm sugar syrup evenly over the hot basboosa. Allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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