WHEAT FLOUR HALVA

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There are varieties of halva in the Middle East but this one is a Persian-style with saffron, rose water, and cardamom with a soft texture that melts in you mouth. Decorate as desired with almonds and pistachios. Serve it at room temperature.

Provided by Soheila

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 46m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups water
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup rose water
⅓ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small pot, stirring until sugar dissolves into a syrup. Stir rose water, cardamom, and saffron into the syrup. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep syrup hot.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour until mixture is a smooth paste, about 1 minute. Cook, stirring constantly, until paste turns brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove flour mixture from heat. Whisk in hot syrup gradually until syrup is completely absorbed and mixture is the consistency of a smooth, soft paste, at least 4 minutes.
  • Spread mixture in a shallow bowl. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 25 g

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