Persian saffron rosewater halva
An Iranian halva: a mixture of toasted flour, butter, sugar syrup, rosewater, and saffron.
This honey cake is a traditional dessert that combines sweetness with exotic flavors. Its simple and delicious recipe makes it a favorite among both children and adults.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfrying pan
- Estimated cost$1.48 $0.19 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.40
- $0.69
- $0.39
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- For the syrup, combine the rose water, saffron-infused water, and sugar, then bring to a brief boil.
- Combine the two types of flour and sift them three times. ≈ 4 min
- First, dry-roast the flour in a frying pan to remove any raw taste, then gradually add the oil or butter.
- As soon as the flour is golden, remove it from the heat and slowly pour in the syrup, stirring quickly and constantly with a spoon. ≈ 3 min
- Cover and let it simmer over very low heat for 2 minutes.
The bill
Persian saffron rosewater halva
- 1 cup of flour (1/2 cup of all-purpose flour + 1/2 cup of bread flour)$0.40
- oil or butter$0.69
- 2 cups of sugar$0.39
Total$1.48
that's $0.19 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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