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bahraini halwa recipe
By: Maryam Mohammed
Recipe date: 29/07/2023
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bahraini dessert halwa
I have always wanted to tackle a homemade version of Bahraini Halawa (حلوى بحرينية شويطر), and even got a recipe from a Bahraini expert, but for some reason it took this challenge to finally get me making it.
I discovered it is very similar in concept to Qatari Sago wherein the sugar is also caramelized before a starchy thickening liquid is added. The primary difference is that Qatari sago uses sago peals, and Bahraini halawa uses cornstarch.
bahraini halwa ingredients :
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3 cups water
1/2 cup cornflour
1/2 cup rosewater
1 large pinch saffron
1 1/2 tsp round cardamom
1/2 tsp liquid red food coloring
1/4 cup oil
1 cup roughly chopped nuts (cashew and pistachio)
Method make bahraini halwa :
Seep the saffron in the rosewater
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set aside.
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Stir frequently over medium heat until a ball forms around the wooden spoon as you stir and the mixture removes itself from the sides
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Stir in the nuts then pour into your serving container.
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Decorate with more nuts and refrigerate until set and ready to serve.
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Bon appetit
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