Basbousa Bil Za'atar Wal Khodar

Name: Authentic Basbousa Bil Za'atar Wal Khodar Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Semolina Batter:**; 2 cups coarse semolina; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted ghee; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mixed vegetables, finely diced (zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/3 cup za'atar spice blend; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for mixing); *For the Sugar Syrup (Aater):**; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water (optional); *For Topping:**; 1/4 cup raw almonds or pine nuts, halved

Basbousa Bil Za'atar Wal Khodar 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Basbousa with added za'atar and vegetables, offering a fragrant and savory twist to this sweet semolina cake.

Semolina Savory

Made with

Semolina za'atar sugar syrup

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