Halva (Iranian Dessert)

Name: Halva (Iranian Dessert)
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; 1 tablespoon crushed pistachios; 1 tablespoon crushed almonds

9 ingredients

2 steps

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
1 tablespoon crushed pistachios
1 tablespoon crushed almonds

Directions

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.