Semolina Halva
Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine
Semolina
Halva (İrmik Helvası)
| Ingredients | Measure | Amount |
| Margarine | ¾ cups | 150 grams |
| Pine nuts | 2 tablespoons | 20 grams |
| Semolina | 2 cups | 300 grams |
| Water | 2 ½ cups | 500 grams |
| Sugar | 1 1/3 cups | 240 grams |
Preparation
Melt the margarine,
add the nuts and the semolina and brown them for about 15 minutes until the
ingredients change colour slightly, stirring all the time. Boil the water in
a seperate saucepan, add and melt the sugar. Add the syrup to the semolina,
stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Cover with a napkin and let rest for 20 minutes.
Toss before serving.
Servings:
6
Nutritional
Value
(in approximately one serving)
| Energy | 540 cal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 22.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 79.0 g |
| Calcium | 19 mg |
| Iron | 1.01 mg |
| Phosphorus | 79 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 208 mg |
| Vitamin A | 766 iu |
| Thiamine | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin C | - mg |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
Notes
It is prepared
in all regions. In some regions milk or a water - milk mixture is used instead
of water. It is generally prepared for religious feasts or days and also at
the home of the deceased after a funeral, where it is served to those coming
for condolesence and is also distributed to the neighbours.