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5 from 3 votes

Halawat Timman ~ Iraqi Roasted Flour Sweet

Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp rose water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • Pistachios toasted and crushed for garnish

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, boil the water and sugar for around ten minutes or till the sugar is completely melted. Add the cardamom and rose water and switch off.
  • Side by side, in a large saucepan, melt the butter. Toast the rice flour till it is well done and a nice aroma comes, around 10 minutes. Switch off the flame.
  • Pour the hot sugar syrup into the rice flour and constantly whisk till well combined.
  • Keep back on to a minimum flame and cook till the sweet starts leaving the saucepan when stirred.
  • Pour into a small pan, sprinkle with the pistachios. Allow it to cool.
  • You can either cut or scoop and enjoy it with a cup of black tea!