Greek Halvas Politikos

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Traditional Greek Halvas Politikos Recipe for a Sweet Treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

550

Sugar

81g

Fat

27g

Greek Halvas Politikos is a traditional dessert in Greece, often enjoyed as a sweet treat after lunch or dinner. The dessert is made by cooking semolina and olive oil with sugar syrup until it thickens and takes a creamy consistency similar to a porridge. The cinnamon adds a lovely aroma and a bit of spicy warmth to the dish.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2.	Add the semolina to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the semolina turns golden brown.
3.	In a separate saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil.
4.	Slowly pour the boiling sugar water into the semolina mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
5.	Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
6.	Pour the halva into a large serving dish and smooth it out with a spatula.
7.	Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top of the halva.
8.	Allow to cool before serving.

PROS

Greek Halvas Politikos is a unique and delicious dessert made with simple ingredients.

It has a sweet, nutty flavor and a pleasingly grainy texture.

Halva is high in energy and therefore great as a quick and filling snack.

CONS

This dessert is very sweet, and it’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s also high in calories, and the semolina used in this recipe contains gluten and may not be suitable for those with gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Greek halva has many potential health benefits.
It is a good source of energy and contains healthy monounsaturated fats from the olive oil, which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Semolina is a good source of protein and provides a slow release of energy, while the sugar used in this recipe can provide energy quickly.

	1 cup olive oil
	2 cups fine semolina
	3 cups sugar
	4 cups water
	ground cinnamon