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Medium 1 hr 20 min~318 kcal 2/10
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Kars Umac Helva
Flour is rubbed with water into grains, fried in fat, and folded with syrup into a rustic Kars dessert.
Medium⏱️ 43 min📖 1 min readServes 6~370 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 28 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 43 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 250 g Flour
- 250 g Granulated sugar
- 200 g Butter
- 50 g Vegetable oil
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle 0.5 cup of water over the flour and rub it between your palms to form coarse granules.
- 2
Pass the granules through a sieve and separate the large and small pieces.
- 3
Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a pot for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Toast the umac granules in the fat for 16 minutes, until light brown.
16 min16:00 - 5
Boil the granulated sugar with 1 cup of water for 5 minutes, add it to the halva, and stir for 3 minutes so the syrup leaves no lumps.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Leave some coarse granules while rubbing the flour with water so the halva does not crumble like sand.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in small bowls with plain tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~370
kcal calories
5
g protein
45
g carbs
19
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 49%Fat 46%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
40.6g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
218mg
Sodium
18.4g
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.
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 Kars Umac Helva make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kars Umac Helva take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 43 minutes in total.Is Kars Umac Helva difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kars Umac Helva have?
Approximately 370 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 45g, fat: 19g.Which allergens does Kars Umac Helva contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kars Umac Helva need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Kars Umac Helva 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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