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Greek Halva (a Semolina Pudding)

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Greek Halva (a Semolina Pudding)

Description

This is another recipe for halva, my mum's recipe. It's one of the most common desserts in Greece and perfect for a lent. You can add in it raisins, almonds, pecan, pine nuts, its up to you!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 18
  • 1 olive oil
  • 2 semolina
  • 2 1⁄2 sugar
  • 4 water
  • 1 raisins
  • 1 cinnamon

Directions

  • Brown the semolina in the oil on medium - high heat stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, the nuts (if using) and continue stirring for another 4 minutes.
  • When the semolina has taken a brown colour add the hot water. (Be careful, there are bubbles and steam!)
  • Turn the heat down and continue stirring until the mixture is very thick and its pulls away from the sides of the pan as stirring.
  • Spoon into a bundt pan, on in small bowls and unmol onto a platter on onto individuals plates.
  • Sprinkle with more nuts and cinnamon.
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