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Zalabya with Black Cumin

Jordanian Cuisine

Zalabya and black cumin is on of old Jordanian breakfast recipes that regularly prepared in all time especially during olive season. It's very delicious and all your family will love it too. It can be served with hot tea. Try it and enjoy the great taste

SPECIFICATIONS

• PREP TIME : 20 Min
• COOK TIME : 20 Min
• READY IN : 40 Min
• SERVINGS : 5

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup of sesame
• 1/4 cup black cumin
• 1 cup olive oil, for the dough
• 1 tablespoon granule yeast
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil for frying

PREPARATION

1. Dissolve the yeast into 1/4 cup of warm water
2. Combine flour, sesame, black cumin, olive oil, salt and water in a bowl mixing all together to make a dough, add more water if required
3. Add the dissolve yeast to the dough and mix well together until tender, cover the bowl for nearly 30 minutes or to rise dough
4. When the dough is ready cut it into small ball shapes. Prepare a tray wiped with Olive oil
5. Place oil in a circular frying pan and place it over heat. Add the dough to the pan and figure it into a circle-shape
6. Increase the heat of and fry the first side of zalabya until it turns into a golden brown then flip it to the other side and let it fry until it turns to golden brown too
7. Put the zalabya into the serving plate and serve hot.