IRAQI HALWA OF TOASTED RICE FLOUR (HALAWAT TIMMAN) (GLUTEN FREE)

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This has a lovely flavour. Nice with a cup of tea when craving something sweet. I think this is a very old Iraqi recipe. Here is what Nawal Nasrallah author of, Delights from the Garden of Eden has to say about it. "A simple rice sweet enjoyed with a spoon. It is important to toast the rice to perfection, as this will give the dessert a delicate golden hue and a wonderful aroma. She is of Iraqi decent. Modified slightly from her recipe.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
1/2 tablespoon rose water (I prefer Iranian, rose waters vary greatly in quality)
hand full slivered almonds, toasted in a dry pan
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed pistachio nut, to almost a powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Dissolve white sugar and water in a pot and boil for 5 minutes.
  • In another pan melt butter and fold in rice flour. stir constantly until rice starts to change colour and emit a pleasant aroma, about 10 minutes.
  • Take pots off heat and gradually pour syrup into flour, stirring all the time with a wire whisk to prevent lumping.
  • Return pot to heat and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add freshly ground cardamom and rose water 5 minutes before it is done.
  • Spread onto plates and garnish top with toasted almond slivers & crushed pistachio nuts (the green of them in mainly for looks so I just use a tiny bit).
  • Enjoy!

Maisha Ahmed
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This recipe is a waste of time. My halwa never turned out right.


Guy Begay
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I'm not a fan of the toasted rice flour in this recipe. I think it gives the halwa a strange flavor.


Bobita Roy
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The halwa was too sweet for my taste.


Chima frcyril
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my halwa turned out too dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Arafat Rahman
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This is the best Iraqi halwa recipe I've found online. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Malak Ibrar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and authentic way to make Iraqi halwa.


Olufunto Adenubi
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I made this halwa for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to introduce them to Iraqi cuisine.


Kebirungi Safinah
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This halwa is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Officer Rick
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this halwa without any problems.


Squiz Tube
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I was thrilled to find this gluten-free halwa recipe. It's delicious and I can finally enjoy halwa again!


Lizanie Viljoen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my halwa turned out perfect. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Cheryl Wongcho
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This is the best halwa I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the toasted rice flour addition.


ghafoor baloch
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I'm not a big fan of halwa, but this Iraqi version is really good. The toasted rice flour gives it a nice nutty flavor.


Abdullah Al Ahad
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I've tried this Iraqi Halwa recipe and it turned out amazing! The toasted rice flour gave it a unique flavor and texture. It was a hit at my dinner party.


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