Halvas

== Description ==
Semolina and almond cake
* Serves 8 persons!
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup olive oil
* 2 cups coarse semolina
* 3 cups sugar
* 4 cups water
* 100 g blanched almonds
* 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
== Directions ==
# The traditional golden formula for halva is counting 1, 2, 3, 4.
# What this means is 1 cup olive oil, 2 cups coarse semolina, 3 cups sugar and 4 of water.
# Nowadays, people reduce the amount of sugar from 3 to 2 cups and also instead of olive oil they may use sunflower seed oil.
# You will also need 100 g blanched almonds and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for sprinkling on top.
# Put the oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat and when it is almost smoking hot gradually add the semolina, stirring continuously until it turns light brown.
# Reduce the heat, add the almonds and brown together, stirring - it is a matter of taste how brown you will let it get.
# In the meantime, dilute 2 cups of sugar in the water and boil for 3 – 4 minutes.
# Withdraw the semolina from the heat, and add the hot syrup while stirring.
# Return to a gentle heat and keep stirring until the mixture looks smooth.
# When almost all the moisture has been absorbed add the remaining sugar.
# Cover the halva with a clean tea towel and let it stand for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.
# Empty it into a fluted mould or a cake tin, and when cold unmould onto a platter and dust all over with cinnamon.
Category:Greek Desserts
Category:Halvah Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Semolina Recipes