Halva Sheera

Ingredients

• •2 cups sesame seeds
• •1/2 cup honey
• •1/2 cup sugar
• •1/4 cup water
• •1 tsp ground cinnamon
• •1/4 tsp ground cardamom, optional
• •1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
• •1 tsp neutral oil for greasing the dish

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly grease a small square dish or loaf pan and set it aside.

2. 2

   Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and just beginning to color.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine the honey, sugar, and water and cook until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.

4. 4

   Stir in the cinnamon and cardamom if using.

5. 5

   Add the toasted sesame seeds to the syrup and mix quickly until all the seeds are evenly coated.

6. 6

   Fold in half of the chopped nuts, reserving the rest for topping.

7. 7

   Press the warm mixture firmly into the prepared dish with the back of a spoon or spatula.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top, let it cool and set, then slice into blocks or diamonds.