Semolina Halva is a wonderful Turkish dessert from Ottoman cuisine. You can consume it hot or cold according to your taste. It can be made with or without milk. This recipe includes milk.
The consistency and color of the semolina dessert change according to taste, so you can adjust the cooking time and heat to achieve your preferred consistency and color. You can also use walnuts and hazelnuts instead of pine nuts if you wish. Semolina halva makes a great pairing with ice cream.
With this recipe, semolina halva for 4 people can be prepared in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 100 g butter,
- 1.5 cups semolina (a cup is 200 ml),
- 2 cups milk,
- 1 cup water,
- 1 cup granulated sugar,
- 70-80 g pine nuts.
Directions
Step 1: Put a wide-bottomed pot on the stove on low heat,
Step 2: Add the butter to the pot, when the butter melts, add the pine nuts and toast them for 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly,
Step 3: Add 1.5 cups semolina, toast for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring,
Step 4: Put the milk, water and sugar in another pot, stir together and bring to a boil,
Step 5: Add the boiled mixture to the hot semolina and stir,
Step 6: Turn off the stove before the semolina absorbs all of the liquid,
Step 7: Cover the pot and let it rest for 6-7 minutes,
Step 8: Then open the lid and stir the halva. It is now ready to be served.
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Hatice Kübra Akgül
Food Engineer and Turkish Cuisine Expert… In addition to my background in food engineering, I have spent many years working on traditional Turkish cuisine. I combine authentic recipes with a scientific perspective and reliable food knowledge to create recipes that are practical, accessible, and easy to follow for readers of all ages. My work focuses on preserving the culinary heritage of Turkish cuisine while promoting nutritional value and clear, step-by-step guidance.