Persian Halva
A fried flour and rosewater Persian dessert
- Total Time35 minutes
- Yield4-6 1x
- DietVegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rosewater
- 1/2 tsp ground saffron
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup oil
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ground pistachio for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rosewater syrup. First, add the water and the sugar to a medium pot on medium/high heat.
- Add the rosewater, ground saffron, and ground cardamom.
- Bring to a simmer and stir continuously until sugar is dissolved.
- Set aside. If needed, put through a sieve to remove larger saffron threads.
- Add oil to a large pan on medium/high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the flour and mix continuously until the flour has thickened and changed color.
- Once the flour has darkened, add the rosewater syrup. Stir quickly and continuously until the syrup is fully absorbed.
- Place the Halva on a plate, and let cool for 10 minutes. Use cookie cutters, if desired, to make individual servings.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios.
Notes
Have patience as Persian Halva can require up to 30 minutes of stirring on the stove to reach the right brown color and consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Persian/Iranian
Find it online: https://plantbasedpersian.com/iranian-halva/