What also sets the Greek halwa apart from a typical Indian halwa recipe, is the zesty handmade syrup used to add sweetness as opposed to just sugar. Let's get into it! Ingredients: Greek olive oil ...

Melt butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Add semolina and stir until golden in colour. This may take a few minutes. Add the spices, nuts, dried fruit and sugar. Pour in the water and stir until the ...

As time passed, ground wheat and flour were added to the Persian recipe. While Persians only prepare it with flour, other countries in the Middle East make both a flour-based and seed-based halva.