Silky, Sweet Persian Carrot Halva Is The Ultimate Ramadan Dessert

Name: Silky, Sweet Persian Carrot Halva Is The Ultimate Ramadan Dessert
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) carrots, washed, peeled, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 2-inch (5cm) segments; 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces; 200g); 1/2 cup (120ml) rose water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or cardamom seeds, finely ground (see notes); 3/4 cup (97.5g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (114g) butter or vegetable shortening; 1 generous pinch of saffron , ground and steeped in 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 teaspoon of chopped or slivered raw pistachios, for garnishing (optional)

Prep 5m

Cook 1h

Total 1h 5m

This Silky, Sweet Persian Carrot Halva Is The Ultimate Ramadan Dessert. With a base of carrots, sugar, and rose water, this decadent treat is flavored with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with pistachios. A rich and indulgent dessert perfect for celebrating Ramadan.

Dessert

Persian

Carrot

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

1 pound (450g) carrots, washed, peeled, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 2-inch (5cm) segments

1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces; 200g)

1/2 cup (120ml) rose water

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or cardamom seeds, finely ground (see notes)

3/4 cup (97.5g) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (114g) butter or vegetable shortening

1 generous pinch of saffron , ground and steeped in 1 tablespoon hot water

1 teaspoon of chopped or slivered raw pistachios, for garnishing (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

343kcal

17%
Fat

13g

0%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

56g

2%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

37g

1%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

30mg

1%
Sodium

108mg

5%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Silky, Sweet Persian Carrot Halva Is The Ultimate Ramadan Dessert

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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