Persian Halva

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 18
Delicious Persian Halva recipe for your sweet cravings
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon powdered saffron
1/2 cup rose water
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup oil
pistachios
almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
465
Sugar
43g
Fat
23g
Persian Halva is a popular dessert in Middle Eastern cuisine, and is made from a mixture of whole wheat flour, sugar, rose water, cardamom and saffron, with added chopped pistachios and almonds to give it a delightful crunch. The texture of this dessert is somewhat similar to fudge, but it is much softer and melts in your mouth with a delicate aroma of cardamom and rose water.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, mix water, sugar and powdered saffron on medium heat.
2.In another saucepan, pour rose water and cardamom, then let the mixture simmer over low heat.
3.In a separate non-stick pan, roast wheat flour on low heat, then add butter and oil.
4.In 15-minute intervals, alternate adding the first two pans to the last pan mixture from step 3.
5.Add pistachios and almonds, and stir for a few seconds before pouring the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkling with some more pistachios and almonds.
6.Allow to cool and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

Persian Halva is a delicious and sweet dessert that is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, and is packed with pistachios and almonds that add a wonderful crunch to each bite.

It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and still retain its delicious taste.

CONS

Persian Halva is high in calories and fat, making it a dessert to be enjoyed in moderation.

It also contains added sugar which may not be suitable for some diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Persian Halva contains healthy fats from pistachios and almonds, and whole wheat flour which is a good source of fiber.
It also contains antioxidants from saffron which may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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