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raw halva
Makes 20 -25 pieces.
Original recipe found here.
Use raw organic nuts and seeds that have not been roasted. When buying sesame seeds, purchase the tan ones as opposed to the white. The white ones are hulled, and may even be bleached. It’s the hull that keeps the oil inside from becoming rancid.
ingredients
½ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ tsp vanilla essence
¼ tsp cinnamon powder
⅛ tsp rock salt
3 Tbsp tahini
3 Tbsp thick honey
¼ cup pistachios, chopped
preparation
1. Process the sesame and sunflower seeds in a high-speed blender or food processor until you have a coarse mixture. It’s important not to over-grind, otherwise, the halva will be too moist and affects the final result.
2. Pour the seed mixture into a medium bowl, add the cinnamon and salt – mix well.
3. Combine the tahini, honey and vanilla and add to the seed mixture – combine using your hands. If the mixture is not sticking together, add an extra half tablespoon of honey.
4. Add the pistachios until well incorporated. Form into your desired shapes by firmly pressing the mixture into a round tablespoon measure, flattening with a knife, and tapping them gently on a board until they pop out. After the first one, dip the spoon into a bowl of sesame seeds. This leaves them with a flat bottom and a gently decorated sesame-seeded dome top. Perfect little bite-size pieces!
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