Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 407kcal 20%
Fat 16g 24%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 44g 88%
Protein 4g 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 20mg 0%

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

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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.