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Shiraz halva kaseh

Shiraz halva kaseh

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A traditional Chiraz halva, served at celebrations and ceremonies: toasted rice flour, mixed with water, sweetened and flavored with saffron and rosewater…

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

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“Shiraz halva” is a traditional Iranian dessert that has been popular for centuries during various religious and festive occasions. While it is not as widely consumed today, it remains a beloved dessert at certain ceremonies. This halva, although a bit time-consuming to make, is relatively simple and produces a delicious result.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodslow cooking
  • Estimated cost$12.95 $1.62 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.83
  • $0.68
  • $0.19
  • $10.25

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sift the rice flour. ≈ 2 min
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the flour with the oil over low heat, stirring constantly, until it loses its raw taste and takes on a golden color, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups of water, then gradually add more water until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. Whisk if any lumps form.
  4. Add the sugar gradually, tasting as you go, and allow it to thicken over low heat, stirring constantly.
  5. The halva then releases its excess oil: remove it with a spoon. ≈ 3 min
  6. When it has the consistency of thick yogurt, add the rose water and saffron, and mix until you reach the desired consistency (add more rose water if it’s too thick). ≈ 4 min
  7. Pour servir, placez dans a dish and garnish with pistachios, walnuts, and almonds. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

The bill

Shiraz halva kaseh

  • 250 g of rice flour$1.83
  • 150 g of oil$0.68
  • 200 to 300 grams of sugar$0.19
  • saffron-infused$10.25

Total$12.95

that's $1.62 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 250 g of rice flour
  • 150 g of oil
  • 200 to 300 grams of sugar
  • water (depending on the type of flour)
  • saffron-infused
  • 1 glass of rose water
  • pistachios, walnuts, and almonds for decoration

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