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Sweet Halva Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Pink / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Interesting taste to have with Coffee or Tea and marvelous conversation. This is kind of a Master to add to and not as traditional as the ones made with Tahini or Semolina. Heck, I like it! smile Prep:160m Cook:20m Servings:12	Pink
	halva rose saffron

Halva with Pistachio

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Ingredients

Sugar 1 cup

Water 1/2 cup

Rosewater 1/4 cup (can be found in Health Food/International Stores)

Saffron 3-4 threads

Butter, unsalted 8 oz (2 sticks, or 1 cup)

Flour 1 1/2 cups

*Optional*: * Substitute 1 cup of flavorless vegetable oil for the butter to make a cholesterol-free sweet.

* Decorate the top of the halva with whole pistachios or almonds, or simply sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Directions

Bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat.

Stir until all sugar is dissolved.

Add rosewater and saffron, cover, and remove from heat.

Heat butter or oil in a large saucepan over low flame.

Add flour and stir to form a smooth paste.

Continue to cook, stirring often, until the paste takes on a golden color, about 5-10 minutes.

Slowly beat the syrup into the flour paste with a whisk.

Remove from heat, and spread evenly onto a plate or platter.

Make patterns to your liking on top of the paste with the back of a spoon or with a knife.

Cover and chill until fully set. (about 2 hours)

Cut into wedges and serve with tea or coffee.

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Comments

abermouse 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I tried a different version of this once, ( i love halva) but it failed to form the 'crystals' of sugar in the halva I was thinking i would get. This recipe looks better, will try it and let you know how it turns out. Thanks!

ambus 1 year, 10 months ago said:
This looks and sounds wonderful!! Thanks!

mumtazcatering 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Sooooo ------------- yummy.
thanks PINK for sharing !!!!!!!!
have a wonderful day
MUMTAZ

noir 1 year, 10 months ago said:
This is a beautiful recipe! Doesn't sound like the usual Halvah I have had in the past. This is a must try for me! I like the idea of Saffron & Rosewater...:)