Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 0:20
Categories: Cooking Class, Desserts, East Indian
Ingredients for halva preparation
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | |||||
| 1/8 | lb | unsalted butter | |||||
| 1 | cup | Farina | |||||
| 1 | cup | water | |||||
| 1 | cup | milk, 1% lowfat | |||||
| 1 | cup | maple syrup | |||||
| 1 | cup | raspberry jam | |||||
| 1/4 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | |||||
| 1 | each | bay leaf | |||||
| 1 | pinch | saffron |
Melt butter in sauce pan. Add Farina, sautee slowly on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
At the same time, heat water, bay leaf, saffron, vanilla and milk.
When grains are sandy, add the hot liquid with the maple syrup and turn up the heat. Cook until thick bubbles spurt. Transfer onto a cookie sheet. Swirl in raspberry sauce or jam. Let cool 5 minutes, cut and serve.
For Vegans: Substitute soy margarine for butter and use more water instead of milk.
*Serving ideas : This dish may be formed in any shape when you pour. You can surprise your guests with such a dessert, especially if you give it a nice form and decoration. Kids will love it!
