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Turkish halva made with flour and syrup served on a white plate with ground pistachio.
5 from 3 votes

Helva (Turkish Halva With Flour)

A super easy Turkish dessert with 6 ingredients.
Yields: 8 servings
PREP 2 minutes
COOK 17 minutes
TOTAL 19 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup walnuts optional
  • 1 tablespoon pistachio optional for topping

INSTRUCTIONS
 

Syrup:

  • Put water and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes over medium low heat and remove from heat.

Halva:

  • In another large non-stick pot, melt the butter. Then add flour and peanuts in it and cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes or until golden, or you feel a toasted aroma, stirring continually. When it’s done, bring it to the lowest heat and pour the boiling syrup into the pot. Be careful not to burn yourself as it might splash out of the pot.
  • Stir it with a wooden spoon as fast as you can until smooth. When it gets thicker than pudding, it’s done.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Serve them in small cups or shape them using a tablespoon or with your hand as in the picture before serving.
  • Top with ground pistachio, coconut flakes or cinnamon.

NUTRITION

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Dessert
Cuisine Turkish
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