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İrmik Helvası Maraş Dondurmalı
Easy 40 min~312 kcal 2/10
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Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds
This Ankara-style halva roasts flour with nigella seeds into a warm aromatic spoon sweet.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~222 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 12 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep8 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Flour
- 90 g Butter
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Sugar
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Nigella seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Sift the flour into the pan with the melted butter.
- 2
Toast the flour for 6 minutes; when a light brown aroma rises, lower the heat.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the sugared water little by little, stirring quickly so it does not clump.
- 4
Gather the halva for 4 minutes and stir in the nigella seeds during the final minute.
4 min04:00 - 5
Rest the halva for 10 minutes, then shape it with a spoon.
10 min10:00 - 6
Sprinkle a little more nigella seed over the serving so the toasted flour flavor is balanced.
💡 Tip: Adding the nigella seeds in the last 2 minutes leaves a fresh aroma in the halva.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Portion the halva with a spoon and serve it warm on dessert plates.
Nutrition (per serving)
~222
kcal calories
3
g protein
27
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 49%Fat 46%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
14.2g
Sugar
0.5g
Fiber
99mg
Sodium
7.7g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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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FAQ
How many servings does Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 30 minutes in total.Is Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds have?
Approximately 222 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 27g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Flour Halva with Nigella Seeds filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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