Halva (Iranian Dessert) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Halva (Iranian Dessert) Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Total: 26 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Halva (Iranian Dessert) Recipe

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Halva (Iranian Dessert) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 345.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 39.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 20.1g

Fat: 20g 31%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 4.5IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Folate: 46.4mcg 12%

Calcium: 7mg 1%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 8.4mg 3%

Potassium: 40.6mg 1%

Sodium: 4.7mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 179.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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