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Omani Halwa | Traditional Dessert From Oman, Arabian Peninsula | TasteAtlas

Omani halwa

Omani halwa is a gelatinous and sticky sweet that is commonly served at weddings, birthdays, festivities, and during the holy week of Ramadan. The ingredients vary from one halwa-maker to another, but the base is usually made with water, sugar, ghee butter, and cornflour.


Halwas can be flavored with anything from rosewater and saffron to dried fruits and nuts. Aromatic and extremely flavorful, Omani halwa is traditionally served with kahwa (coffee).