Στάρι (Κόλλυβα) - Σπιτική απλή ΥΠΕΡΟΧΗ ΣΥΝΤΑΓΗ

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a cost-effective nut alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower price.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried cherries

Dried cherries add a sweet-tart flavor at a lower cost.

Soak 1 cup of wheat in water overnight.

Drain the wheat and boil it in fresh water for about 30 minutes until tender.

Rinse the boiled wheat under cold water and drain well.

In a large bowl, combine the wheat with 1 cup of sugar, mixing until the sugar dissolves.

Chop 1 cup of walnuts and 1 cup of almonds coarsely and add them to the wheat mixture.

Add 1 cup of raisins, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of clove, and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Pour the olive oil mixture over the wheat mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and shape it into a mound or decorative form.

Garnish the top with 1 cup of pomegranate seeds and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Let the koliva rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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