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bamiyeh

🇮🇷 A dish from Iran

bamiyeh, a dish from Iran
Risteristevski at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Tulumba, tolomba or bamiyeh is a deep-fried dessert found in Egypt, the Levant, Greece and the regional cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire. It is a fried batter soaked in syrup, similar to jalebis or churros.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflour, water, butter, eggs, sugar syrup, oil
🔥Cooking methodpiped batter deep-fried then soaked in syrup
👅Flavour & stylevery sweet, syrupy, crisp outside soft inside
🕒When it’s eatendessert or sweet snack, often festive

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bamiyeh come from?
bamiyeh is a dish that originated in Iran.
What is bamiyeh?
Tulumba, tolomba or bamiyeh is a deep-fried dessert found in Egypt, the Levant, Greece and the regional cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire. It is a fried batter soaked in syrup, similar to jalebis or churros.