Halva (Iranian Dessert)

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup rose water
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron

Instructions

  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.
  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

526 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 65.8g 24% DV
Fiber 4.8g 17% DV
Sugar 26.1g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 183.8mg 8% DV
Potassium 643mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 20.2mg 22% DV
Calcium 103mg 8% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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