Loukoumades

Method

1. Take yeast in a small bowl, add 2 tbsps water and 2 tsps flour and mix well. Rest for 30 minutes.
2. Take honey, 1 cup water and lemon juice in a non-stick pan, mix and boil on low heat for 20 minutes or till the mixture is thick and frothy. Set aside to cool.
3. Take 1 cup refined flour in a mixing bowl, add yeast mixture and 1 cup warm water and mix till the batter is smooth. Add cinnamon powder and mix well. Set aside for 2 hours to let the batter rise. When the batter is slightly frothy, it is ready.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan.
5. Put spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and deep-fry for 2-3 minutes till golden-brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
6. Arrange the loukoumades on a serving platter, pour the honey syrup over them ensuring they are coated completely and serve.

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