Greek halva (Semolina pudding)
(1)
1 hour 15 min
Here we will not make the traditional halva recipe but another version which is lighter with fewer calories. It is done in no time.
9 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 12
- 1 litre water
- zest of 1 lemon
- 250g sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 200g coarse semolina
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Method
Prep:7min ›
Cook:8min ›
Extra time:1hr cooling ›
Ready in:1hr15min
- Place in a heavy pot the water, the zest, the sugar and the olive oil. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat when the bubbles start.
- Add the semolina and mix well with a wooden spoon. The mixture should be thick. Pour half of the semolina mixture into a pudding mold. Stir the cocoa into the remaining half, mixing well. Place the cocoa mixture on top of the white semolina mixture.
- Let it cool for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature before serving. Enjoy it.
