Halva Iranian Dessert Recipes

HALVA (IRANIAN DESSERT)

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This is almost the Iranian version of flan, but better. This tasty dessert is made with saffron, almonds, and pistachios. A must-try. This can also pe poured into a decorative mold before it has cooled.

Provided by Noahsmommy

Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 26m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¾ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup rose water
½ teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon crushed pistachios
1 tablespoon crushed almonds

Steps:

Heat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool briefly.
Combine water and sugar in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in rose water and saffron. Add the flour mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes at most. Serve halva with crushed pistachios and almonds sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

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