Photo: Sorin Gheorghita
Persian Halva
6 ingredients
10 min + 10 min
8 servings
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"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."
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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