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Persian Halva
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Persian Halva

6 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 8 servings openrecipes
Persian Halva

"Halva is a favorite dessert throughout the Middle East. Many varieties are made with tahini or semolina flour. This Persian version uses a simple mixture of flour, butter, and sugar with the sweet perfume of rosewater. Cut into wedges and serve with tea or coffee."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

606
Calories
13g
Protein
13g
Fat
108g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 6 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Water not in our table 0
Rose not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup rose water
  • 3 saffron threads
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

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