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Farina in the Manner of Pakistani Halwa

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Farina in the Manner of Pakistani Halwa
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    shayma's Notes: My mother makes a 'halwa' out of semolina, butter, cardamom, sultanas, sugar and slivered almonds. The consistency of her dessert is somewhat like mashed potatoes. I am a huge fan of farina...

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Serves 2

2 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cardamon pods, seeds extracted, pods discarded Ask a question about this ingredient

handful slivered almonds + more for garnishing Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup farina Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

handful golden sultanas + more for garnishing (my preferred sultanas are from Iran- found in any Persian market) Ask a question about this ingredient

pure maple syrup (I like Grade 'C' from Quebec, which is Amber) Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. In a medium-sized frying pan (8in), melt butter on a low to medium flame.

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  2. Add seeds from cardamom pods, slivered almonds and farina; saute till fragrant and the farina changes colour slightly - approximately 5-7 minutes.

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  3. In the meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, bring water, milk and salt to a gentle, rolling boil.

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  4. Slowly whisk in the farina till it thickens. If you feel you would like it thinner, keep a kettle of boiling water handy to play with the consistency.

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  5. Add sultanas.

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  6. Serve hot, garnished with more sultanas and slivered almonds.

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  7. And then douse it with as much maple syrup as you like, straight into your bowl!

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