Greek Semolina Halva (Vegan Semolina Pudding/Cake)

Print the recipe here: www.dimitrasdishes.com/halvas...
For the Syrup:
4 cups water
2 cup sugar
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
lemon or orange peel
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Pudding:
2 cups semolina flour
1 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup (or more) blanche almonds
1/2 cup (or more) raisins, cranberries or your fave dried fruit
zest of 1 lemon/orange
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
Garnish:
ground cinnamon
ground pistachios
Instructions
Begin by making the syrup: Combine all of the syrup ingredients (except the vanilla and honey) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar dissolves remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla and honey. Set aside.
In a wide pot or skillet, add the oil and semolina. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and toasted.
Add the almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes.
Add the dried fruit, cardamom, salt, zest, and cinnamon and turn the heat off.
Pour the syrup into the pudding. Be very careful because it will boil VIGOROUSLY and will release LOTS of hot steam!!! Keep stirring.
Cook the semolina pudding over medium-low-heat for 5-10 minutes. The pudding is ready as soon as all of the syrup is absorbed and the pudding releases from the sides of the pan. (see video)
Transfer the halva into a mold and pack it tightly. Set aside to cool to room temperature and then carefully unmold it over a cake platter.
Garnish with ground cinnamon or with pistachios and serve it with coffee and ice cream.
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[@allan010101]

Thank you for the Lenten recipes. It is making the fast easier.

[@marche49]

Thank you for sharing this recipe, my dad used to make this for us

[@kamaljitpamma4437]

Hi I am from India live in USA that’s the way we make too it’s yum

[@fayk.2278]

It’s better with ghee!!

[@mz1860]

@@fayk.2278yes, for sure better with ghee!

[@nishapeter5051]

It is similar to rava kesari.

[@okay9906]

*The sweeter version of indian Upma.* Delicious! 😋

[@Christinalovescats1958]

Thank you Dimitra! Will be making this for our coffee hour at church.

[@AlieForza]

I love how flexible your recipes are Dimitra! For those of us learning how to cook being able to swap out cranberries for raisins or honey for maple syrup is very helpful to know because I am not very creative in the kitchen, yet😅

[@okay9906]

*The sweeter version of indian Upma.* Delicious! 😋

[@bhimsenluchooman4046]

Thank you for your time and videos.

[@shainazion4073]

Dimitra, thank you for this recipe. I Love Halva.

[@yolandacamargoaponte2658]

❤❤ I will try to make it

[@hresulas4446]

I like to make this during lent.😋

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

We make 'Halwa' often as it is an easy sweet dish to make, and yes, you can tweak it up with dried fruits, nuts and nice flavours like rosewater, orange blossom water etc.🐞

[@AlieForza]

Oh rosewater, what a great idea!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Rosewater is strong, so use a little....like just a teaspoon only. Another flavouring is to add a little cream or milk to give it creamy flavour and texture.
@@AlieForza

[@lauraellen189]

Oh my gosh, I have got to make this! It has everything I love!!

[@TwoRagdolls]

Thank you, Dimitra. Would also love to know how halva is made using tahini. 😋

[@readbooks9985]

Mmmmmmmm 😋😋😋 Love Halva!!!

[@GK38628]

I like to put desiccated coconut in mine it adds a bit of texture

[@vmandelaris200]

yum I love coconut! will try the halva with coconut too

[@LindaC616]

Making your stifato tonight!

[@archanahiddenrecipe]

Hiiii very delicious 🤤 jabarjast 🔥🔥 sister bhut he acchi banai hai ♥️👍😊 love from India Bharat 🙏🎉🎉

[@HellasGD88]

My mum would make this in individual portions in an almond shape, I'll be using madeleine molds.

[@tanvav]

TY Sweet Dimitroula mou! I'll try to make this. I only have I think coarse semolina, molasses, maple syrup, if it's OK? Stay safe❤💙💕

[@pm5095]

Amazing 🤩 how long it last in the fridge?

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

I am going to make it for my daughter-in-law for Easter, how long ahead can I make it?

[@antonellaprovenzano270]

Is it semolina flour or the cooking semolina?
I use semolina flour for making bread is it the same or the one you use for making porridge:)

[@fayk.2278]

Like cream of wheat not flour

[@antonellaprovenzano270]

@@fayk.2278 She did not say cream of wheat she mentioned Semolina flour

[@Wren9]

Hello :)

[@annanikolaides5743]

Ittd delicious but cut back on the sugar! Way too sweet

[@extreme_vegoon]

It’s not vegan if it has honey

[@mrsladybug1013]

It is not traditional greek it is TURKISH please greek people stop stealing receipts

[@Christinalovescats1958]

Stealing????😅😅😅😅😅

[@ginamarsh637]

I call it sharing 😊

[@mrsladybug1013]

@@ginamarsh637 so say it international dish not greek dish

[@selfridgesfan7880]

B​@@Christinalovescats1958yep

[@shalimar1792]

Hi, this is a muslim halva for ramadan....

[@DimitrasDishes]

This is perfect for Ramadan!

[@masterb1124]

It's Turkish luv....

[@Christinalovescats1958]

Origin is Iran😊

[@masterb1124]

@@Christinalovescats1958 Yeah, but we introduced it to the world....

[@Aquarian55]

No it is not Iranian. It is not even widespread in Iran. It is Turkish and when Turks converted to Islam they deliberately began naming dishes Arabic words due to the love of the Arabic language because it is the language of the Quran.

[@georgekouleris8029]

Me thinks it’s Indian.Turks discovered the wheel.

[@masterb1124]

@@georgekouleris8029 Turks discovered everything....we just forgot we discovered it....