Halava
Description
Halava, roughly speaking, is fried semolina with the addition of sweet syrup, nuts, and dried fruits. However, the result is an incredibly delicious warm dessert.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
We will grind the cardamom and cloves in a mortar.
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Step 3
Place a pot of water on the stove. Bring it to a boil and add ground cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, and sugar.
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Step 4
Reduce the heat and boil the syrup for another 5-7 minutes, then strain it through a sieve.
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Step 5
While the syrup is cooling, in the same saucepan, chop the dates and grate the zest of one orange.
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Step 6
Place the pot on low heat and melt the butter in it.
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Step 7
Add the chopped nuts.
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Step 8
Then add the chopped dates.
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Step 9
Stirring constantly, sauté the contents for about 5-7 minutes.
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Step 10
Then add the semolina. Continue frying, stirring, for about 10 more minutes. The semolina should swell.
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Step 11
At this time, add the grated orange zest.
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Step 12
Mix everything well and reduce the heat. Then pour the prepared syrup over the contents of the pot and cover with a lid. Be careful, as it will splatter vigorously.
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Step 13
After some time, the semolina will absorb the syrup.
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Step 14
We constantly stir the semolina so that it fully absorbs all the syrup.
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Step 15
After 10 minutes, the halva is completely ready to serve. It should be served warm or hot, but not cold! This is important! If necessary, halva can be slightly reheated using a water bath.