- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Serves: 8 People
Ingredients to make Revani – Turkish Semolina Cake :
- Rava or Semolina – 1 Cup
- Maida or Refined Flour – 3 tbsp
- Sugar – 2 Cups
- Eggs – 3 Dahi or Yoghurt – 1 Cup
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
- Baking Powder – 1 tsp
- Olive Oil – 4 tbsp + 2 tbsp
- Lemon zest – 1 tsp
- Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
- Water – 1 cup
How to make Revani – Turkish Semolina Cake :
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In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat 1 Cup sugar and water together till the sugar is melted and the syrup comes to a boil.
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Turn the heat down and let the syrup simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add the lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes.Turn off the heat.Let the syrup cool completely.
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Oil the cake tin well with 2 tbsp Olive oil. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
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Whisk the eggs and 1 Cup sugar together till the sugar is melted. Add the olive oil and yoghurt. Mix well.
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Add the semolina and flour. Mix well. Add the baking powder. Mix well.
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Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well. Pour the batter into the oiled cake tin.
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Bake for about 30-40 minutes till the crust just turns golden brown.
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Use the tooth-pick test to check if the cake is done. While the cake is still hot, pour the cooled syrup onto the cake.
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Let the cake absorb the syrup completely. Let the cake cool completely.
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Cut the Revani into squares or diamonds. Crush the pistachios into a coarse powder.
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Garnish with dessicated coconut and pistachio powder.
