RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE CYPRUS HALVA

Cyprus Halva is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern dessert, made from sesame seeds, sugar and honey. It is a very popular sweet in the region and is usually served on special occasions.

Halva Ingredients:

1 cup sesame seeds

1 cup of sugar

1 cup of honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1/2 cup of water

Halva preparation step by step:

In a large skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden and fragrant.

Add the sugar, honey, cinnamon powder and water to the toasted seeds. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken.

When the mixture reaches the desired consistency (it should be thick but still workable), remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Pour the mixture into a previously greased mold and level the surface with a spatula.

Let cool completely to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to solidify.

Unmold the Halva and cut it into individual portions before serving.

Enjoy this exquisite dessert from Cyprus!