By: LotusArtichoke
You’re welcome, Micki! Let me know how it goes. Btw, kids love this one. It’s kind of like Play-Doh. :-)
View ArticleBy: Bianca- Vegan Crunk
YUM! I’ve actually never had halva, but I’m not sure why. Need to try this! You asked about Flavors on my blog. I actually haven’t been there yet since it changed ownership. It used to be Woodlands,...
View ArticleBy: LotusArtichoke
Hi Bianca! Hmm… “Woodlands” sounds familiar. I wonder if that is the place my friend brought me to in ’98. I ordered a thali “extra spicy” and it made me cry like a baby! I could only eat half of it! I...
View ArticleBy: Lakshmi
Oh, halvah! My favorite is with caramelized sugar and strawberries :-). I find coconut oil the best for a vegan version. It gives a nice flavour, too.
View ArticleBy: LotusArtichoke
Hi Lakshmi! Thanks for visiting! I’m going to update the recipe and mention coconut oil. This is the second time I’ve had it recommended for a vegan/Indian dish and I’ll be experimenting a lot more...
View ArticleBy: Kate @ 30Traveler
I make a version of this using pineapple juice as the liquid. It’s delish. Still with the cashews, golden raisins, and saffron. I haven’t made it in ages and have a big bag of semolina in the pantry....
View ArticleBy: JPM (LotusArtichoke)
Hi Kate! I’m glad you like the blog. That’s cool you’ve made halva with saffron — I love it that way, but others don’t seem to use it often. Pineapple juice — good idea! And Yes, get out the bag of...
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