This Kahramanmaras dessert roasts semolina with walnut and butter into a warm, rich halva.
8 min prep 18 min cook 28 min rest
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Put the semolina and walnuts in the pot with the butter.
Toast the mixture for 10 minutes, until it smells nutty without the walnuts burning.
Add the hot syrup little by little and do not lean too close to the pot because steam will rise.
Cook the helva over low heat for 8 minutes, until the semolina absorbs all the liquid.
Close the lid, rest for 10 minutes, and shape with a spoon.
Use extra walnuts instead of cinnamon on the serving plate so the walnut aroma stands out.
💡 Tip: Toasting the semolina over medium heat builds deep aroma without burning it.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Shape with a spoon and serve the warm helva with walnuts sprinkled on top.
~248
kcal calories
5
g protein
28
g carbs
13
g fat
21.5g
Sugar
0.6g
Fiber
45.3mg
Sodium
4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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