Greek Halva (a Semolina Pudding)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 cups ground semolina
• 2 1/2 cups sugar (or less)
• 4 cups water (hot)
• 1 cup raisins (optional) or 1 cup nuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 brown the semolina in the oil on medium - high heat stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
• 2 add the sugar, the nuts (if using) and continue stirring for another 4 minutes.
• 3 when the semolina has taken a brown colour add the hot water. (be careful, there are bubbles and steam!)
• 4 turn the heat down and continue stirring until the mixture is very thick and its pulls away from the sides of the pan as stirring.
• 5 spoon into a bundt pan, on in small bowls and unmol onto a platter on onto individuals plates.
• 6 sprinkle with more nuts and cinnamon.