Halva (Iranian Dessert)

Halva (Iranian Dessert)

Recipe by Noahsmommy from allrecipes.com

Dessert 26 Mins.

Ingredients

10

10 servings

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup rose water
  • ½ teaspoon saffron
  • 1 tablespoon crushed pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon crushed almonds

Instructions

  • Heat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool briefly.
  • Combine water and sugar in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in rose water and saffron. Add the flour mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes at most. Serve halva with crushed pistachios and almonds sprinkled on top.

Nutritional Facts

Per 10 servings

  • Calories: 345
  • Carbohydrate: 39g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 20g

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