Halva: Persian dessert for funeral services

Halva is a traditional Persian dessert that has a very special place in Iranian culture.

The word Halva comes from “Halwa” which is an Arabic word meaning desserts or sweets.

Halva is a very popular dessert in many parts of the world and every country uses a different method with special ingredients. Each region of Iran also has its own recipe for Halva.  

In Persian culture, certain sweets like Halva are usually served during hard times like funeral services or traditional religious mourning events to help people with their potential low blood sugar.  

Halva is made with wheat flour, ground cardamom and butter. It is sweetened with a light saffron syrup that is scented with rosewater.  

Halva can be served in different shapes and designs. Slivered almond and pistachios are the two most commonly used options to design Halva.

Halva is still one of the most favorite, delicious, and nutritious sweets among Iranians alongside other sweets.

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