Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
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
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
- medium
- 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
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
If the mix is not thick, heat for 1-2 minutes but not longer. Serve with crushed pistachio and almond sprinkled on top.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



