Helbeh (Fenugreek Cake)

A traditional Palestinian semolina cake flavored with fenugreek seeds and sesame. It is a warm, nutritious dessert typically enjoyed during winter and soaked in sugar syrup.

Desserts35 min10 servings

Ingredients

1 cup semolina
2 cups flour
1 cup ghee mixed with oil
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
Sesame seeds
1/2 tsp yeast
Boiled fenugreek seeds and water
Sugar syrup

Steps

1Boil the fenugreek seeds and save the water for the dough.
2Mix all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
3Grease the tray with tahini, pour the mixture, and spread evenly.
4Bake until well-browned and cooked through.
5Pour the syrup over it immediately after taking it out of the oven.

Recipes

Helbeh (Fenugreek Cake)

A traditional Palestinian semolina cake flavored with fenugreek seeds and sesame. It is a warm, nutritious dessert typically enjoyed during winter and soaked in sugar syrup.

Desserts35 min10 servings

Ingredients

1 cup semolina
2 cups flour
1 cup ghee mixed with oil
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
Sesame seeds
1/2 tsp yeast
Boiled fenugreek seeds and water
Sugar syrup

Steps

1Boil the fenugreek seeds and save the water for the dough.
2Mix all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
3Grease the tray with tahini, pour the mixture, and spread evenly.
4Bake until well-browned and cooked through.
5Pour the syrup over it immediately after taking it out of the oven.