Semolina Halva (İrmik Helvası) With Pine Nuts

Step 1

Place oil in a large saucepan. Add the pine nuts and Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add semolina. Stir with a wooden spoon for few minutes on low heat.

Step 3

Add butter, cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time, until lightly browned and the pine nuts darken.

Step 4

In the same time, heat the milk and sugar in a small saucepan mix well and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

When the milk is hot, remove from heat.

Step 6

Pour the milk & sugar mixture into semolina & pine nuts mixture and lover the heat.

Step 7

Cover the saucepan and cook on low heat until the milk mixture is totaly soaked into the semolina.

Step 8

Turn the heat off. Place a paper towel over the pan and cover with the lid, let the helva rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Get a small bowl, put inside some semolina, press slightly. Put the bowls upside down on individuals plates.

Step 10

Warm halva is delicious alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!