Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Special Equipment Needed:
- Deep-fryer
- Candy thermometer
- Pastry bag
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, water, sugar, yogurt, rose water, orange blossom water, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and shredded coconut.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F.
7. Using a pastry bag, pipe the dough into small balls and drop them into the hot oil.
8. Fry the tulumba until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
9. Remove the tulumba from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
10. Drizzle the honey over the tulumba and sprinkle with the nut and coconut mixture.
Time:
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Temperature: 375°F
Serving Size: 4
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 590
Fat: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 73 g
Protein: 9 g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil: Canola oil, olive oil, or coconut oil
- Greek yogurt: Plain yogurt or sour cream
- Rose water: Orange blossom water or lemon juice
- Pistachios: Cashews, almonds, or walnuts
- Honey: Maple syrup or agave nectar
Variations:
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom for a spicier flavor
- Substitute the pistachios, almonds, and walnuts with 1/2 cup of chopped dried fruit
- Use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil for frying
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the tulumba. If the oil is not hot enough, the tulumba will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Allow the tulumba to cool before drizzling with honey and sprinkling with the nut and coconut mixture.
Storage Instructions:
Store the cooled tulumba in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the tulumba in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the tulumba on a platter with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of the nut and coconut mixture.
Garnishes:
- Chopped pistachios
- Chopped almonds
- Chopped walnuts
- Shredded coconut
Pairings:
- Turkish coffee
- Turkish tea
- Turkish Delight
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Hummus
- Baba ghanoush
- Tzatziki
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the tulumba are too greasy, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the tulumba.
- If the tulumba are too dry, add a tablespoon of water to the dough before frying.
Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the tulumba.
- Allow the tulumba to cool before drizzling with honey and sprinkling with the nut and coconut mixture.
Food History:
Tulumba tatlisi is a traditional Turkish dessert that is made with fried dough, honey, and nuts. It is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.
Flavor Profiles:
This dessert has a sweet and nutty flavor with hints of rose, orange blossom, and lemon.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the tulumba tatlisi with a cup of Turkish coffee or tea.
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Region: Turkish