Egyptian Basbousa (Semolina Syrup Cake)

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Boil the syrup sugar, water, and lemon for 8 minutes; cool.

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2 cups coarse semolina

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup melted ghee

1/3 cup desiccated coconut

1 teaspoon baking powder

Blanched almonds

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Coarse semolina gives the correct texture.

Do not beat the batter like a wheat-flour cake.

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