Semolina Halvas

A fragrant Lenten dessert of semolina toasted in oil, then cooked in cinnamon syrup with walnuts and raisins.

Photo: Gözde Z. · Pexels License

Ingredients

• 250 g coarse semolina
• 60 g walnuts, chopped
• 50 g raisins
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Peel of 1 orange
• 125 ml vegetable oil
• 300 g sugar
• 750 ml water

How to make Semolina Halvas

1. Simmer the water, sugar, cinnamon and orange peel for 5 minutes.
2. Toast the semolina in the oil, stirring, until golden.
3. Carefully pour in the hot syrup, stir in the walnuts and raisins and cook until thick.
4. Pack into a mould, leave to set, then turn out and slice.