| Halva
Ingredients: (4
servings)
- Wheat flour, 250 grams
- Sugar, 200 grams
- Cooking oil, 200 grams
- Saffron, 1/2 teaspoon
- Rosewater, 1/2 cup
- Pistachio, crushed
- Almond, crushed
Directions:
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 color to golden, thickens and becomes fragrant.
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. If the mix is not thick, heat for 1-2 minutes but
not longer. Serve with crushed pistachio and almond sprinkled on
top.
Persian food
guide generously provided by Roxanna and Farzin Mokhtarian. For more information
on Persian food please
go to their comprehensive Persian recipe web
site.
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