Cooking Halwa Recipe in the Village ♧ Iran Village life

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🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and can be less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

Add sugar to a mixing bowl.

Sprinkle in some salt.

Add saffron to the bowl.

Pour in rose water.

Chop pistachios and add them to the mixture.

Add white flour to the bowl.

Sift in cacao powder.

Pour in oil to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens