The word halva (alternatively halwa, halvah, halava, helva, halawa etc.), originally derived from the
Arabic root حلوى ḥalwā (sweet), is used to describe many distinct types of sweet
confection, across the
Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia. Halva based on
semolina is popular in
Turkey,
Pakistan, and Persia. Another common type, based on
tahini (sesame paste), is more popular in the eastern
Mediterranean and
Balkan regions, in countries such as
Greece,
Cyprus,
Israel,
Lebanon and
Turkey as well as the
Palestinian territories. Halva may also be made from a variety of other ingredients, including sunflower seeds, various nuts, beans, lentils, and vegetables—such as carrots, pumpkins, yams, and squashes.
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