Halva
Halva (also halvah, halwa, and other spellings; Persian: حلوا) is a type of confectionery originating from Persia and widely spread throughout the Middle East as well as South Asia. The name is used for a broad variety of recipes, generally a thick paste made from flour, butter, liquid oil, saffron, rosewater, milk, cocoa powder, and sweetened with sugar.
| Type | Confectionery, dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Region or state | Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Balkans, Caucasus, North Africa, Horn of Africa |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
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