A glossy, jelly-like sweet of cornstarch, sugar and ghee, flavoured with saffron and cardamom. It is Bahrain's best-known sweet and a gift for guests.
History
Halwa made its way to the Gulf along trade routes. In Bahrain, family shops in Muharraq and Manama have made it for generations, and it is always served with Arabic coffee.
Ingredients
- Cornstarch
- Sugar
- Ghee
- Saffron
- Cardamom
- Rose water
- Nuts
How it's made
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and sugar
- Cook slowly while stirring constantly
- Add ghee a little at a time
- Add saffron, cardamom, rose water and nuts
- Cook until glossy and thick, then set in a tray
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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Famous brands & makers
- Haji Hassan Halwa
- Mohammed Jalal Halwa
Ratings & notes
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