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Carrot Halva

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Persian
Carrot Halva
Recipe For Ramadan Iftar Dessert

96 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
11
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Persian Carrot Halva, known as Havij Halva in Iran, is a slow-cooked dessert traditionally prepared for religious gatherings and during Ramadan. Unlike flour-heavy halvas, this version blends shredded carrots with roasted rice flour, saffron, and rose water, creating a fragrant, softly set sweet. It is valued for its gentle richness and comforting warmth, making it especially suitable for Iftar when light yet nourishing desserts are preferred after a long fast.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 poundsCarrots, peeled and shredded
1½ cupsRice flour (sifted)
1½ cupsSugar
4-5 tablespoonsUnsalted butter
2–3 tablespoonsRose water
¼ teaspoonSaffron strands (soaked in hot water)
¼ teaspoonCardamom powder
3 cupsWater
2–3 tablespoonsCrushed pistachios
2–3 tablespoonsSlivered almonds
1 teaspoonCrushed dried rose petals

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Description - Step 1

Prepare Sugar Syrup

Combine sugar and 1½ cups water in a small pot over medium heat. Stir steadily until the sugar dissolves fully and the liquid turns clear. Allow it to reach a gentle boil without thickening into a heavy syrup. Remove from heat and set aside warm so it blends easily later.

Step 1
Prepare Sugar Syrup
8 Minutes
Step 2
Cook the Carrots
40 Minutes
Step 3
Roast Rice Flour
8 Minutes
Step 4
Combine Carrot Base
5 Minutes