Persian Halva Recipe

Halva, also known as Halvah, is a sweet and nutty dessert that's popular throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. There are many different varieties of Halva, but in this recipe, we'll be showing you how to make a traditional Persian version. Persian Halva is made with a blend of toasted flour, butter, sugar, and rosewater.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dessert, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine Asian, Middle Eastern, Persian

Servings people

Calories 2120 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1 tsp Rosewater
1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom
1/4 cup Pistachios Chopped (Optional)

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and ground cardamom.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the unsalted butter to the sugar and water mixture, stirring until melted.
Add the flour mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Add the rosewater and stir until well combined.
Pour the Halva into a greased dish and smooth out the top with a spoon.
Let the Halva cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios, if desired.
Cut into small pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 2120kcalCarbohydrates: 317gProtein: 19gFat: 87gSaturated Fat: 51gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 46mgFiber: 3gSugar: 226g

Keyword Halva, Persian Dessert, Persian Halva

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