Dates Maamoul
Maamoul is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry that is often made to celebrate religious holidays, such as Eid al-Fitr.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Dates
- 300 gram Semolina
- 100 gram Fine bulgur
- 200 gram Butter
- 2 teaspoon Rosewater
- 2 teaspoon Orange blossom water
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 50 gram Powdered sugar
- 50 gram Pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend dates until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix together semolina, bulgur, melted butter, rosewater, orange blossom water, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Knead the dough until it comes together.
- Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a small amount of the date paste in the center of the dough.
- Fold the dough over the filling and shape it into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Place the maamoul on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the maamoul to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with pistachios, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.