Pistachio and Raisin Halva

Name: Pistachio and Raisin Halva
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup sesame seeds (toasted); 2 tbsp raw sugar; 2 tbsp pistachio nuts (unsalted, finely chopped); 1 tbsp raisins; 2 tbsp honey

A nutty, sweet confection made from toasted sesame seeds, pistachios, and raisins bound with honey and sugar.

20 min total8 servingsMiddle Eastern

Calories

189

Protein

Carbs

18g

Fat

12g

Ingredients

1 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
2 tbsp raw sugar
2 tbsp pistachio nuts (unsalted, finely chopped)
1 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
2
Grind the cooled sesame seeds with the sugar in a mortar to a fine powder.
3
Put the ground sesame mixture in a bowl, add the pistachios, raisins, and honey, and knead together to form a stiff batter.
4
Shape the batter into a rectangular loaf.
5
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.