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Middle EasternNon-veg
Halva
Halva — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.
15 min4 servesmedium
Halva — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.
Nutrition · per serving
280
kcal
40g
Protein
17g
Carbs
6g
Fat
main
Ingredients
- onion100 ml
- chicken1 cup
- lamb200 g
- cumin1 cup
- mint1 medium
- pomegranate1 cup
- rice300 g
- saltstaple
- pepperstaple
Method
- 1
Prep all ingredients for halva and measure them out.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.
- 3
Add main ingredients and cook until just done.
- 4
Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.
- 5
Plate and serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does Halva take to cook?
- Total time is about 15 minutes for 4 servings.
- Is Halva vegetarian?
- No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
- What are the main ingredients?
- The headline ingredients are onion, chicken, lamb.