Iraqi Halwa of Toasted Rice Flour (Halawat Timman) (Gluten Free)

Time

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · 30 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Dissolve white sugar and water in a pot and boil for 5 minutes. In another pan melt butter and fold in rice flour. stir constantly until rice starts to change colour and emit a pleasant aroma, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Take pots off heat and gradually pour syrup into flour, stirring all the time with a wire whisk to prevent lumping.

3. 3

   Return pot to heat and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add freshly ground cardamom and rose water 5 minutes before it is done.

4. 4

   Spread onto plates and garnish top with toasted almond slivers & crushed pistachio nuts.

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