How to make HELVA at HOME 😍 | 2 Halva Recipes 1.Pistachios 2.Cocoa + Refika’s Special Oven Helva 🤤

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

I am addicted to Helva, so I try to avoid buying when I see it as I have no control. Now you show us how to make it and I have a jar of tahini in the cupboard. This could be my undoing Refika. Thank so much to you and crew for this.

[@Refika]

I very much know the struggle 😛

[@JSDesign.Hongkong]

I can appreciate where you’re coming from!

[@ADRIAN-zh4ti]

Hello Are you still alive?

[@Szets15]

I’ve never had helva before, but since I made your tahini last week, I’m one step closer. I’ve fallen hard for Turkish cuisine thanks to you.

[@oguzhan4792]

Hahaha welcome to Turkish cuisine its awesome

[@mehmetgul6270]

Welcome ❤️

[@victoriahollis3454]

I've done the same lol tahini cookies are my newest favourite

[@savantianprince]

Your making my chocolate craving increased. Halva come to me.

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Oooh, I have had it before. It's so good... it's highly addictive. Unfortunately, it is high in calories. And because it is so yummy, you might set to and eat a lot of it... and then feel a bit queasy. Guess how I know. ;-) Consider yourself warned. :-) :-D

[@brissygirl4997]

Refika to stop the sugar crystallising in the pan while boiling it, put a lid on the pan. The steam created will automatically clean the sides of the pan for you. A glass lid is best so you can see what is happening in the pan without needing to lift the lid to check on the sugar.

[@LeornianCyng]

I only just discovered your channel and I absolutely love it. I love your energy, passion, sense of fun while explaining the science and history behind each step. I’m also enjoying learning how to make the food, learning Turkish and things about Turkish culture at the same time. What I love most is how you are trying to bring everyone around the world together. 🙂

[@Refika]

Yes!! There is place for everyone in the table!

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I couldn't have said it better. AMEN.

[@Nina.In.Narnia]

This reminds me a lot of my childhood back in Romania. We have a similar version called halva made from sunflower seeds inspired by the Turkish one. Before Christmas and Easter people fast for a few weeks. This fast means they don't eat anything animal related (no eggs, milk, meat) but halva is fast friendly for us so my mum and my grandmother would always buy a lot of halva during that time because it is sweet but at the same time it helps you to stay full for longer with this sudden plant based diet. In those weeks I would eat enough halva to last me until the next fasting period. Now after this video I really want to try the tahini version.

[@Refika]

Wow thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@ApostateApostrophe42276]

Semechki?

[@odettegordonyo]

And so it is a type of toasted sunflower seed paste as main ingredient in place of tahini? Mmmmm!

[@mimibuckles]

Ooooh! I need that recipe! What is. Romanian sunflower seed Halvah called? How do I find a recipe??? Thank you for sharing with us! I love how with youtube we can make the world just a little bit smaller place, bringing us closer together. What better way to do that than with sharing food?

[@Nina.In.Narnia]

@mimi buckles There are a lot of recipes available online. You may find them as Romanian halva (halva de floarea soarelui) or Russian halva (semechki halva, hope I wrote that right).

[@jonathankhan9543]

Next time I visit Istanbul, I'm ringing up Refika. Love from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@Bueddenwarder-Aggerschnagger]

Me too! More love from Berlin!! Take care everywhere!!!

[@shalaswad]

Me too, best regards from Chicago

[@shylockwesker5530]

Isn't it the dream we all cherish?

Bring her a roti. Cultural exchange.

[@gracielacabrera9266]

Here in Argentina, we have a very popular candy called Mantecol. It's the same recipe, but we use peanut instead of tahini. A greek family (Georgalos) arrived to Argentina in the 40's, and they started to produce Helva, until they decided to change the main ingredient with peanut ( sesame was an expensive and imported ítem, and peanut was produced localy)

[@lillyess385]

They were smart. It probably tastes great.

[@Spikypotato.]

Interesting!🤓😍

[@ximenazuniga8618]

que interesante! me encanta mantecol!! pero pensé que se hacía con claras de huevo tb.

[@loisniculas8810]

I mean, no way! This morning I woke up with the thought: “I want some halva, but I wanna find a recipe.” I literally forgot about it until I saw your video pop up in my KZbin. Definitely making this today!!!! 😍

[@Refika]

The coincidence!! I am so glad, now you should definitely try the recipe 🤓

[@loisniculas8810]

@@Refika well, this is the perfect halva! I made this and it is soooo goood!

[@dinosaur5279]

Güzel yorumları görünce ve insanların “Türk mutfağına aşık olmamı sağladın Refika.” demesi beni gururlandırıyor. Anne gururu var şu an içimde Refika 🥺💛

[@ruby11]

I haven’t had helva since I was a kid, we had a neighbour lady who used to make it once a year and give lots to her neighbours before taking the rest for sale at the holiday bazaar. Thank you so much for showing us this Refika, and for the memory. I can’t wait to make it and - especially eat it! ❤️

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I love when you guys share your memories about food.. It moves me everytime 😻

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Lovely 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 😍

[@Bobbnoxious]

The spirit of Bruce Lee approves of Refika's superior knife skills

[@Refika]

Hahaha ❤️ I am glad!!

[@bibimohamed3179]

@@Refika love that can I use walnuts.

[@abdulmalik3437]

The sweetness of Refika has made Helva more sweet.

[@nur1194]

I love the variety of Turkish Cuisine.Some people just think that it is all about kebab.It makes me sad.But Refika thanks to you for helping people to discover this variation.

[@DarDarBinks1986]

I had some halva/helva once. It wasn't homemade, though. I got it through Universal Yums earlier this month. My aunt subscribed me to it, and each month, they send you a box of snacks from a different country. This month's box was from Turkey and it included halva. I bit into it and it was one of the best things I ever ate. Now I want to make it myself, ideally the chocolate halva.

[@gabbyb9418]

Just tried mine from h-mart in Portland OR! Thankfully its only like 45min from me haha

[@DarDarBinks1986]

@@gabbyb9418 I made some halva last month. Used dark chocolate for it. The tahini didn't get mixed in all the way so from a certain angle, it looked like gold leaf. I took some to my hormone doctor's office and offered it to her, but she turned it down. That's okay, more for me.

[@gulnaragataulina1231]

In Tatarstan they make halva from sunflower seeds instead of sesame and it's delicious 😋

[@СпасЯнков-э2ч]

We do in Bulgaria too

[@dancinggiraffe6058]

I had sunflower helva in Russia. It turned out to be delicious, but at first I didn't even know that it was something to eat, because of the color -- an unappealing, dark, brownish grey!

[@Ivan-22mx]

In Argentina helva is made of peanuts and is called Mantecol.

[@KatsPurr]

I made halva for the first time using your instructions (minus the pistaccios) and it turned out GREAT! Thank you! For anyone else trying this, make sure to get the sugar up to "hard ball" stage.

[@sandya2948]

This is happiness in a pan. Looks soooooo delicious. Refika, you are a delight to watch, so talented and knowledgeable. Refika + your team = Magic You are loved.❤️

[@nenasia6945]

yes,Refika by ur manners alone nd ur team,U R LUVED,HA,HA,HA

[@dzferiel6230]

Turkish helva in a metal box was one of my favourite childhood memories back in Algeria,thank you for sharing your sweet recipes 😉🇩🇿

[@GairikBanerjee]

Yummmm .... I want to go to Istanbul .... and die of a Helva overdose! I have always liked Turkish food and culture, but looking at Refika's videos, and watching her and Bahar and Borek clown around while they make these amazing Turkish dishes ... makes me wish I was there with them. Keep up the good work. You are amazing Ambassadors of Turkey, bringing a little piece of modern Ottoman Empire into my home!

[@claudine98052]

I was looking for helva recipe two days ago. I crave it so much. Found some weird recipes on KZbin, but yours is the authentic one. Amazing as always!

[@Refika]

I am so happy to hear that 💖🍀🍀

[@fatladyfarmer2025]

I had no idea this was so easy to make. This so much better than fudge. Thank you!

[@cembudak6909]

Ingilizce bölüm okumak istiyorum. Hem de mutfağa çok meraklıyım. Kaç yıl oldu saymadım ama kendimi bildim bileli senin tariflerini denerim Refika. İyi ki varsın. İngilizcem de gelişiyor seni izledikçe. Türklerden ilk yapan sensin. Başarıların daim olsun güzel yürekli kadın. ❤😊

[@Refika]

Cem tüm hayallerin gerçek olur umarım 💖🙏 Hem güzel sözlerin hem de tariflerimi takip ettiğin için teşekkür ederim sana

[@ahazelwo44]

This was my first time making and eating helva…what an impression! Sooo tasty! Thank you Refika for all of your great content; I learn so much from your videos!

[@michellem5353]

I have been addicted to Turkish cuisine lately. Thank you for the tutorial. I appreciate you talking about the history and informing us the history of the dish.

[@shylockwesker5530]

"Let's see how long halvah can last in the fridge", said absolutely no one ever.

[@aannwwsalam]

🤣😋

[@adrianaflores4588]

Im mexican and never heard from Helva, I want to prepare it, so I can try it. Looks delicious!

[@LindaB651]

I've never had helva, but my husband has described his enjoyment of it, so I'm going to surprise him with your homemade version.

[@Zinnie988]

So what was the outcome? 🤔

[@agilaumakaushik2124]

It is my daughter's birthday tomorrow. I am going to try this. You are a saviour, Refika!!

[@laurarosas5899]

Greetings! Y'all from Texas! You thought I was gone huh? Sick very sick twice! Old bats don't die easily. Lol! Missed both of you, lots of love. Blessings

[@mogu-mogu2335]

I have tried a decent variety of halves (semolina, carrot, bottle gourd etc) but never tasted tahini halva. I will try it for sure, thanks for bringing in so many new recipes!!

[@tmar8959]

Kinda similar to besan barfi or patisa but even more pronounced and eautiful nutty profile

[@joyfulthings1]

As a child we lived on a farm in the Canadian prairies and my grandmother, who lived in the city, used to send us halvah a couple of times a year. I loved getting those packages! and halvah is still one of my favourites. I salivated through your entire vlog 😄

[@talalisaboss2132]

Thank you for enjoying this Turkish /Arabic treat

[@singingmusicmel]

I had halva as a child when my grandparents came home from traveling to Turkey. I'm going to try this! Food and memories go together!! Love you too Rafika!

[@b_uppy]

Love helva. Thank you for the recipe. Never thought I could make it at home. Nice to have the high resolution video.

[@ayseakdemir151]

Bu kanal farklı kültürlerden insanlar geldikçe daha da zenginleşmeye başladı :) Hiç tahmin etmediğim kültürlerde benzer yemeklerin hiç tahmin etmediğim kişilerin anılarında yer etmesi.. Vay be.. Bundan sonra yorum okumaya gelirim bolbol :)

[@cherokeepurple4480]

As a child who grew up in Brooklyn, we would buy a brand of Halva called Joyva and it was heavenly…they had vanilla, pistachio, chocolate and chocolate coated. The way it melted in my mouth was heavenly. I remember it clear as day. I now live in the suburbs and cannot find my beloved Halva but a family member of mine did one time. When my husband and kids saw the Halva for the first time, they were skeptical but they nearly ate all my Halva had I not stopped them! I haven’t found it since. Thank you for showing me how to make Halva at home. I’m so excited to make my own! Maybe next time I’ll climb a tree and eat it that way so I can have it all for myself.😁

[@In.the.darkness_there_is_light]

Yes! I remember seeing this in stores wondering what it was but I never tried it. I have to try this.

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

I made this night and ate almost The whole thing. I love your channel so much. You are so pretty. Thank you for your work making these videos. I would know nothing about Turkish food or people. It’s really beautiful❤️

[@daniellemarie3165]

I seriously love you 🥺❤️❤️ You are like the mom I never had 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@MISSYREDDEVIL]

I’m married to my Kurdish I love all kurdish and Turkish foods. Thank you for sharing now I can make this Helvetic at home it’s one of his faves

[@TheNinnyfee]

There goes the diet...😄 Sahlep ice cream? You're killing me! 🥰🥰🥰

[@truthandreason8394]

There is a Turkish saying "1 dirhems of meat covers a thousand flaws." :P But you should keep on with your diet.

[@MachineGunnerKellyFans2466]

I've sadly never been to Turkey but I have been to Egypt and my friend introduced me to this gorgeous sweet treat. I love it. I'm lucky as where I live we've a uropian store that sells Halva & baklava. I adore it. I'll definitely try the recipe out. To make it myself would taste amazing and a skill I would share with my friend's

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

I bought an extra jar of tahini this week...now I know why!😍

[@chasca23]

A new subscriber! Thank you! I studied in Bosnia for a semester and ate helva every day! Now I can make it at home!

[@jeanneamato8278]

It’s almost like tahini fudge. But better. Love to you, your wonderful group, your fellow countrymen and your country

[@joannamcdee9061]

THANK YOU! I am a Polish Canadian who has first experienced the joy of Halva during my entire 80 years at our Christmas celebration of 13 courses. Of course, we would buy it throughout the year as well. For years, I have looked for a suitable recipe to make it at home, to share with my family and enjoy whenever I want. With your recipe, I have found the one we want I think. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! And be well...

[@Refika]

We are so happy to hear this! ❤️

[@aditimisra80]

Sounds amazing! In India too you have slightly similar desserts and they are also called 'halwa'. I am always amazed at the similarities in our cultures. 😀😀❤️

[@Refika]

Yes! I am amazed all the time ❤️🥰

[@raeelbakry5757]

Refika chickie… I just made the Helva with pistachios just now. Oh.My.God!!! It tastes so fabulous and it hasn’t even set. It was easy to do even if the sugar part was a bit worrying. I can’t wait to taste it after it sets. Thanks a million. Cheers

[@ogdanem]

Hi Refika, did you notice that for all sweets your staff open the mouth for tasting double the size? interesting science fact :-)

[@Refika]

Hahah! Good catch!!! 🥰

[@nahlamohamed1439]

I loved it, Helva or Halawa (as pronounced in Arabic) is very popular in Egypt, but we have a different recipe that literally takes zero time, you only add 1 cup of powder milk, 1 cup of powdery suger, and finally 1 cup of tahini then mix it well, add any kind of nuts in a bowl, add the mixture in the bowl, press it well, refrigerate it for couple of hours and it's done ❤️ but since it contains milk, this makes it less presistent than the turkish version, but both are just lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@relis21]

Every recipe you make is amaaaaziiiingggg, big kiss and hugs from Samos! I miss Istanbul so much, take care

[@fairydustbunnies]

small I had to write more just the word "small". I discovered Helva a few years ago by pure accident. I was floored by how good it was and wanted more! Now I can! You make it look so easy and simple! Thank you!!!

[@Refika]

Please let me know if you ever try!

[@marianafarcas8384]

Wow, Refika! You never disappoint us, this is such an another amazing recipe, not to mention healthy as well! Thank you so much 🙏 Love your team! Bahar and Burak🥰❤️ and all the others who make your show to be so amazing 🤩

[@Refika]

Thank you so so much from the whole team 😘

[@rosaoliva3094]

Me encantó la receta. Muchas Gracias Loved the recipe. Thank you ❤

[@nickyungar6993]

Thank you sooo much…! I’ve always wanted to know how to make halva… sooo yummy! Looking forward to the more advanced version 😊 Love from Australia

[@גילי-צ4ח]

נראה טעים מאוד, תודה על המתכון אני אנסה להכין

[@BSL0815]

I will never find out how long halva lasts in the fridge, half a day and the bowl is empty. It is the same with baklava.

[@Refika]

Only the real ones know the struggle...

[@janetmackinnon3411]

So many ideas! I'm off to the kitchen right away...Thank you!

[@heersyal2454]

WOW, incredible decadence for our Eid days! Looks like a treat we all deserve! Hope everyone enjoyed Eid 🤲

[@davidbennett9691]

Thank you so much for your wonderful channel. Your timing is perfect. I made tahini last night and the scent reminded me of helva. I'll make it tonight!

[@robynheynes1954]

Hi Refika, can I substitute the sugar for xylitol or a sugar substitute? Or what are your suggestions for banting or keto

[@truthandreason8394]

authentically it is made with honey syrup. you can make it with any sweetener that can be turned into syrup. It must dissolve in water and become consistent after boiling it a bit. I think maple syrup can be used.

[@robynheynes1954]

@@truthandreason8394 thanks for the suggestion.

[@j.c.culbreath-julian4230]

Thank you for this, it sounds amazing! Does it need to cool slowly for the right texture, or would it be okay to let it cool quickly in a wider dish?

[@robynheynes1954]

Eid Mubarak from Cape Town SA🌕✨

[@Oz1111]

Elinize sağlık. İlk defa denedim, süper oldu. Amerika'dan selamlar.

[@СпасЯнков-э2ч]

Have you ever searched Ottoman recipe for halva with rice flour ever heard of it Refika? Im interested how you can make it at home

[@jenniferthomas2450]

i love your channel and totally love turkish people :) love your videos..and how you allow people in your home as well into the video as compared to other youtubers.love the small bits hearing burack and your friend/relative ,she also comments..very relaxed friendly easy going recipes..Totally love how you make it soo effortless .Your sweet smiling face and the light commentary, love from an indian :):)

[@Con_founded]

You've surpassed yourself in this Refika! I'm coming to Istanbul Someday!! Much love from India!❤️

[@JSDesign.Hongkong]

What a delight to come across your channel, Refika! I have been buying helva from a source in Istanbul, but during this pandemic it has been more difficult to get deliveries here to Hong Kong in a timely fashion. I can live without most sweets - even chocolate - but I cannot live without helva. Your recipe is spot on, and the results … perfect. You’ve saved me a lot of time and expense, and I’ve had fun as well. Thank you so much!

[@MrCgor]

its dondurma its not ice cream. Love it.

[@NewbieAmina]

I just discovered you and I can't stop watching your videos. Love, love, love you and your crew. Wonderful enthusiasm and such great energy. You make me smile.

[@oliyasaylor4827]

The saying we have is: "eat it and go wrestle" 😂

[@MLNoff]

You're a natural. Very helpful, thank you!

[@hannakhalil6940]

Saw it, made it, now chilling in the fridge 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@Refika]

WOWW 😻 How quick?!!

[@hannakhalil6940]

@@Refika my whole family loved it. Thank you😊😍

[@aileengurbuz6456]

💐🎊Çök büyük teşekkür ederim! I was dreaming of making helva at home. I can't wait to do this.

[@ne971]

Baharin helvayi kacirmasina cok güldüm. :D - I laughed very hard at Bahar stealing the helva. :D

[@anamaria230899]

Спасибо! Обожаю эту кунжутную халву с какао, и с грецким орехом. Еще всю жизнь я ем халву из семян подсолнечника, у нас в России и Молдавии это очень распространено, даже в виде конфет в глазури есть 'Халва глазированная, Рот Фронт'

[@krbkrbkrbkrbkrb]

I notice that the recipes that look the most appetizing to me are always the ones that Bahar seems to love the most as well. It is like we are twins separated at birth or something.

[@fanienright2809]

one of my favorite sweets,I cant get enough of it! it is a pitty us Brazilians are not acquainted with this marvelous dessert.Maybe you could come to Brazil to spread your talent here!

[@shashankkumrawat9793]

Looks delicious 😋😋

[@Refika]

It definitely is! Try it, you won't regret 😍

[@shashankkumrawat9793]

@@Refika sure👍🏻👍🏻

[@sweetmommab52]

I've never seen a recipe like this, I'm looking forward to trying it. Love from Aurora, Colorado, USA. Thank you for all you do!

[@ralfluther7236]

One billion calories, haha, I love it.❤️👍

[@ismata3274]

Indeed. Which is why you run up a tree or climb a wall😉 after eating it... Generally mountainous regions of turkey both stacks and eats(and serves to visitors) it more. Tahini helva and grape molasses were what nearly saved my life at my first job at a colder region of turkey. Saw locals buying these by the bulk in at the market, bought some and lived trough the winter😅 (smallest bulks were 5 kg cans and a man bought 3 of those) I keep small servings of tahin helvası in my car with some water and leblebi(salty roasted chickpeas). That trio makes a decent on the go energy boost for long road trips and they are durable staple food so no need for refrigeration etc...

[@panuntukan]

The first time I tasted helva was in a tiny Lebanese take away in Paris, I was maybe 8 years old. I still remember the revelation it had been. Many years later, as a parisian student, I found a great shawarma place, which became my pistacchio helva dealer. I don't eat very often helva, but each time I have a bite into it, I am overwhelmed by rememberance and emotion.

[@Refika]

Wow! Thanks for sharing... Its amazing how some certain food can bring back such vivid memories and feelings...

[@ramonajordan3875]

I'm just going to give up on trying to shed these extra covid pounds. This looks absolutely delicious. Superficially, it makes me think of fudge. Perhaps it isn't quite as sweet. Regardless, it's on the must make list.

[@Refika]

I promise its amazing!! Not as sweet as fudge like you've said, it has its own very special flavor 😻

[@anniewong8667]

Thank you, Refika and team, for such easy authentic recipes that will allow me to expand my culinary horizons - and any of my family and friends willing to share in the experience(s)!

[@ItsOnlyDotCotton]

I think working for you would be my dream job but then I know how I would die.

[@brendaschenk9390]

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love it❤️ I can see myself binge watching for hours. I’m from the US and I’m definitely going to try this. I’m two months now plant based and looking for ideas with tahini. God bless you!!

[@ChrisBasha]

I finally made this recipe correctly on my third attempt and it was glorious! It seems like my ceramic hob heats the pan inconsistently (because it turns on and off continuously) and the sugar wasn't melting the way it's supposed to. This time I tried it on a gas hob and finally the helva turned out amazing. Thank you Refika and team for this delicious recipe! Much love from Albania

[@mladenmihailovic9864]

This is perfection, thank you! It brings a lot of memories from the childhood... 🙂 Wonder if you could share a recipe for rehvani, also the taste of old days...

[@926paaja]

This stuff is unbelievable.... I tried it for the first time a month ago from a bakery... wiwowwiwi..... now a receipe... it's on!

[@KandasRodarte]

I made this today. My tahini was clumpy but I think I got all the clumps out. Can't wait to taste it!!

[@leevarona4281]

Just made the choc one, my husband will be SO surprised! Thank you for such great instruction!

[@neetabhatnagar9779]

I love all your recipes, very well explained! Kindly tell us which Tahini brands are good.

[@marialauramlps]

Wow! One of my favourite sweets, reminds me of my grandma. Thanks for this recipe!

[@חייםערוסי-ו2ת]

Hi, I tried to make it 3 times so far. The taste is amazing and also the silky texture. The problem is that it doesn't solidify. Is it the way or number of mixing or the temperature of the sugar?

[@contessatou1373]

I just came across your channel and I absolutely loved your way of talking, your passion and your ethic of inclusiveness. I loved your 3 beautiful recipes and I subscribed to your channel. My lawyer is from Istanbul. 💕

[@anda101283]

I love your energy and honesty. There is a shyness to you that is absolutely adorable. Keep on doing what you are doing!

[@adamjr.7965]

Yummy, Thanks for sharing the Turkish recipe. I do like Helva, Halva or Halawa "it depends where are you from :)" BTW, you still can use tahini, icing sugar and milk powder without water. Cold mixing to all ingredients.

[@yuliefelice5643]

Looks sooo yummy! This is the first time I learn about helvas. Refika, is there a way to make a keto version of these helvas?

[@Vaikunthnath0]

Delicious 😍😍😋😋😋.. What consistency and temperature the sugar syrup should be.

[@megg263]

Turkish cuisine and Turkey both are my favorites! I am definitely going to try this recipe Rafika!

[@megg263]

Sorry for the spelling mistake....I mean Refika!

[@Getpojke]

Lovely stuff. I love helva, think the seseme balances out the sweetness of the sugar perfectly. I don't have a huge sweet tooth but have been known to scoff large amounts of Turkish delight/lokum, helva or baklava when I have the chance. On having it with ice-cream I made a helva ice-cream a while ago where I put chunks of helva in like they do with cookie dough. Was very tasty. Thank you to you & your team, the videos always brighten my day.

[@FB-st1sl]

Refika do you think I could do this with stevia instead of sugar? It would be so great if one could make a sugarless version of this🙏🏻