Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
In a bowl combine the semolina, baking soda, coconut, sugar, and melted butter.
Incorporate ingredients well by mixing them together by hand.
Add the yogurt and mix in well.
Press the cake batter into an 8X8 baking dish, and smooth flat.
Using a knife, score the top of the cake creating diamond shaped pieces.
Push a piece of slivered almond into each diamond shaped piece of cake batter.
Place in the oven on the middle rack for 30 minutes or until golden brown.