bamiyeh
🇮🇷 A dish from Iran
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 ingredients | flour, water, butter, eggs, sugar syrup, oil |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | piped batter deep-fried then soaked in syrup |
| 👅Flavour & style | very sweet, syrupy, crisp outside soft inside |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | dessert 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.