How to make SEMOLINA HALVA | Recipe | SaltedCaramel Life

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and affordable, while almonds add a nice crunch.

rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more commonly available and can provide a pleasant aroma.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy.

Add semolina and stir continuously until it turns golden brown.

In a separate pot, combine water, milk, sugar; heat until sugar dissolves.

Gradually pour the milk mixture into the toasted semolina, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Continue stirring over low heat until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and add vanilla extract; mix well.

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

Allow to cool for a few minutes, then let it set for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares or diamonds.

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