Cooking Traditional Azerbaijani Halva in an Icy Village! A Challenging but Relaxing Winter Day

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

ground nuts

🥗Healthier: ground seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped peanuts

Seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with butter or oil.

Boil water and sugar in a saucepan until it reaches a syrupy consistency, about 10 minutes.

Add butter to the syrup and stir until melted.

Gradually mix in flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture over low heat until it thickens and turns a light golden color, about 15-20 minutes.

Incorporate ground nuts and spices into the mixture, stirring well.

Remove from heat and add rose water for flavor.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Allow to cool at room temperature until set, about 1-2 hours.

Cut into squares or diamond shapes for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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