GREEK HALVA (A SEMOLINA PUDDING)

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This is another recipe for halva, my mum's recipe. It's one of the most common desserts in Greece and perfect for a lent. You can add in it raisins, almonds, pecan, pine nuts, its up to you!

Provided by katia

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup olive oil
2 cups ground semolina
2 1/2 cups sugar (or less)
4 cups water (hot)
1 cup raisins (optional) or 1 cup nuts (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Brown the semolina in the oil on medium - high heat stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, the nuts (if using) and continue stirring for another 4 minutes.
  • When the semolina has taken a brown colour add the hot water. (Be careful, there are bubbles and steam!)
  • Turn the heat down and continue stirring until the mixture is very thick and its pulls away from the sides of the pan as stirring.
  • Spoon into a bundt pan, on in small bowls and unmol onto a platter on onto individuals plates.
  • Sprinkle with more nuts and cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27.8, Protein 2.4

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