Halva

6 servings

30 minutes

Halva is an ancient Eastern dessert originating from Arab cuisine, captivating the world with its rich sweetness and delicate texture. Made from roasted sunflower seeds, sugar, and flour, halva has a distinct nutty flavor with subtle caramel notes. Its dense mass, soaked in sunflower oil, becomes crumbly and melts in the mouth after prolonged pressing. This delightful dessert often accompanies tea ceremonies, offering a harmonious blend of sweetness and the drink's bitterness. Halva is not only a treat but also a nutritious product rich in healthy fats and vitamins. It can be enjoyed as a standalone dessert or used to decorate other Eastern sweets. Its softness, sweetness, and unique grainy structure make halva an indispensable part of many culinary traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 696.1
• Proteins: 14.5g
• Fats: 37.4g
• Carbohydrates: 74.7g

Ingredients

• Sunflower seeds: 4 glass
• Sugar: 2 glass
• Water: 0.5 glass
• Wheat flour: 3 tbsp
• Sunflower oil: 0.7 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Roast the seeds and pass them through a meat grinder several times.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower seeds: 4 glasss

2. Fry the sugar and flour until golden brown. Then add water and stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 2 glasss
   • Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
   • Water: 0.5 glass

3. Thoroughly mix the obtained mass with seeds and add sunflower oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower seeds: 4 glasss
   • Sunflower oil: 0.7 tablespoon

4. Place the halva in a mold and cool it under pressure for a long time.