Halvas is a very tasty and easy Greek dessert to make! I say easy, because it needs only a few ingredients! Halvas is my first choice during fasting periods or when I have many visitors.
What you need:
500gr semolina (σιμιγδάλι)
3/4 of a mug sunflower oil
2 mugs sugar
4 mugs of water
2 mugs sugar
4 mugs of water
cinnamon stick (optionally)
In a pan add the water, the sugar and the cinnamon stick to boil. Do stirr the mixture a bit, so that the sugar gets dissolved.
In another pan add the semolina with the oil. Turn the fire on and keep on stirring the mixture till the semolina becomes 'blond' (and not brown). You need to shuffle all the time, 'cause otherwise the bottom gets burned soon enough. When this is done, turn off the fire.
Now is the moment to add the syrup to the semolina. In case you have used cinnamon stick, you can remove it now. (You can keep it in a box for the next time)
Now is the moment to add the syrup to the semolina. In case you have used cinnamon stick, you can remove it now. (You can keep it in a box for the next time)
The next step is very dangerous!! Pour very carefully the syrup to the semolina. Watch out while adding the water in hot oil !! The water expands rapidly and the oil displaces everywhere and in case it touches your skin you have serious burning injuries!
I don't want to scare you, I have done this dessert multiple times and nothing has happened. Nevertheless, is good to be carefull and a bit skillful in cooking :)
Now that the two mixtures are merged together, turn on the fire and stirr the whole mixture to become homogenized. You know it is done when it becomes solid. (For example, you push it on the side and you see that it stays there). Turn off the fire and pour the halvas in a form or in a tupperware. Let it cool down and serve it with a bit of cinnamon dust and ... enjoy! You can save it in the fridge.
I don't want to scare you, I have done this dessert multiple times and nothing has happened. Nevertheless, is good to be carefull and a bit skillful in cooking :)
Now that the two mixtures are merged together, turn on the fire and stirr the whole mixture to become homogenized. You know it is done when it becomes solid. (For example, you push it on the side and you see that it stays there). Turn off the fire and pour the halvas in a form or in a tupperware. Let it cool down and serve it with a bit of cinnamon dust and ... enjoy! You can save it in the fridge.
Following, I have some photos from the process. And in case you are wondering what are those brown cubes in the background, I can tell you that they are chocolate lolies. I poured melted dark chocolate inside an ice cube tray, where Ι had first put cereals :)
