Saffron-Pistachio Semolina Helva (Irmik Helvasi) Recipe

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Saffron-Pistachio Semolina Helva (Irmik Helvasi)
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Directions:

  1. In small bowl, soak saffron in 2 tbsp hot milk for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat small skillet over medium then toast pistachios, shaking pan, until fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Place nuts on paper towels or clean tea towel; cover and rub to remove skins, if desired.
  4. In small saucepan over low heat, dissolve sugar in 2 cups milk. Keep warm.
  5. In medium saucepan, melt butter over low, add semolina and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Stir saffron milk into sugared milk. Stir into semolina. Remove pan from heat. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Stir in pistachios.
  7. Makes 3 cups for 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 652.2 Kcal (2731 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.13g 43%
Cholesterol 64.08mg 21%
Sodium 59.15mg 2%
Potassium 397.45mg 8%
Total Carbs 90.36g 30%
Sugars 57.72g 231%
Dietary Fiber 2.77g 11%
Protein 11.74g 23%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 183.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.21 Kcal (1048 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.79g 43%
Cholesterol 24.58mg 21%
Sodium 22.69mg 2%
Potassium 152.48mg 8%
Total Carbs 34.67g 30%
Sugars 22.14g 231%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 11%
Protein 4.5g 23%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 12%
Calcium 70.4mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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