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Persian ginger and cardamom halva

Persian ginger and cardamom halva

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An Iranian no-bake halva made with toasted flour, butter, powdered sugar, ginger, cardamom, walnuts, saffron, and rosewater, pressed into a mold.

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Recipe from Roozitaa, Doostdar, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This spiced cake is a traditional dessert that will please both children and adults. Infused with cinnamon and ginger, it is easy to make and would pair perfectly with a cup of hot tea.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total1 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$12.93 $1.08 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

12 people
  • $0.40
  • $0.74
  • $0.95
  • $7.93
  • $1.59
  • $1.32

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sift the flour twice, then roast it over low heat in a frying pan, stirring constantly. When it begins to change color slightly, remove it, let it cool, and sift it again: these sifting steps are what give halva its fine texture.
  2. Add the flour to the frying pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the butter and vegetable oil and mix well. You can reserve some of the butter for later, to preserve its flavour.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool: if the sugar is added when it’s too hot, it will melt and the halva will become hard.
  4. Add the powdered sugar, followed by the ginger and cardamom, gradually, tasting as you go to adjust the amount of sugar and spices. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add the walnuts, saffron, and rosewater, and mix well by hand. ≈ 4 min
  6. Place the halva in a serving dish or individual ramekins, or shape it using a spatula in the traditional way. Garnish with pistachios or coconut. ≈ 10 min

The bill

Persian ginger and cardamom halva

  • 250 g of flour$0.40
  • 80 g of butter$0.74
  • 250 g of finely sifted powdered sugar$0.95
  • 3 tablespoons of ground ginger$7.93
  • 1 tablespoon of ground green cardamom$1.59
  • 60 g of ground walnuts$1.32

Total$12.93

that's $1.08 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 250 g of flour
  • 80 g of butter
  • 80 g of vegetable fat
  • 250 g of finely sifted powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of ground green cardamom
  • 60 g of ground walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons of saffron-infused water
  • 120 ml of rose water
  • Pistachio or coconut powder for decoration

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