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Halva

A Turkish dessert of pistachios and almonds, flavoured with saffron and rose water and simmered on the stove. It comes to the table with crushed pistachio and almond sprinkled on top.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Halva is a tasty dessert. To prepare it, heat oil in a frying pan until it is hot. Add flour, reduce heat and stir frequently until the mix changes colour to golden, thickens and becomes fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add sugar to one glass of water and bring to a boil. Add saffron and rosewater and stir. Let flour cool slightly, then add the mix and stir well.

  3. 3

    If the mix is not thick, heat for 1-2 minutes but not longer. Serve with crushed pistachio and almond sprinkled on top.

    2 min

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