Arabic Halawa recipe | Urooj Food Secrets

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and cost-effective.

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.

Stir in ghee and continue heating until mixture begins to simmer.

Gradually add semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Add rose water, cardamom, and lemon juice; mix well to incorporate flavors.

Remove from heat and pour into a greased dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cut into squares or diamond shapes once set.

Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds, and walnuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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