Egg Halwa

Submitted by: Nausheen Khan 
This halwa is a rich, Indian dessert of eggs and milk flavored with cardamom. Keep stirring or else it will burn! You can add vanilla if you feel it tastes too eggy. It's a little heavy, so even a small portion is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

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Atta (Whole Wheat) Halwa

Submitted by: SUSMITA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
The inspiration for this halwa is the classic Sikh preparation called 'karha prashad.' This halwa has the addition of cardamom, raisins, and nuts. 

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Besan Ladoo

Submitted by: PRECIOUS9491 
Home Town: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Living In: Houston, Texas, USA
This sweet confection from India and Pakistan combines chickpea flour, coconut, cardamom, and ground nuts. 

Mahallebi

Submitted by: GATOULA 
This is a cool, cream-based dessert of Lebanese origin that is perfect for those hot summer days. 

Semolina Pudding

Submitted by: GORGO 
A slightly sweet stovetop confection made with milk, sugar, semolina, butter and a hint of cinnamon. 

Kesari Bhat

Submitted by: RADHIKA GHATAGE 
Living In: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
This is a traditional Indian sweet of saffron and semolina is prepared all over India. It is the standard offering to God, that is cooked as 'prasad' after a 'Pooja'. This recipe is made using 1 1/4 of any measure (instead of one) by Hindus as they believe using the extra measure will usher in prosperity and happiness. 

Portuguese Licoro

Submitted by: John Pacheco 
A homemade liqueur made with whiskey, lemon, milk, sugar, chocolate and vanilla beans. 

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Turkish Halwa

Submitted by: Asli Ocak 
Living In: Izmir, Izmir, Turkey
This traditional Turkish molasses and walnut dessert is both easy and yummy! 

Semolina Turmeric Cake (Sfoof)

Submitted by: Lara 
A Lebanese dessert that is not overly sweet. It is pleasing to the American palate due to it's lack of rose water and orange blossom essence, found in most Middle Eastern desserts. Sahteyn! (bon appetit!) 

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Custard Bread Pudding

Submitted by: Barbara Little 
Served warm and drizzled with sauce, this dessert has down-home appeal, says Barbara Little of Bedford, Indiana. 'It's a soft custard-like bread pudding.' 
 
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