Bahraini Halwa

Bahraini Halwa
Place of originBahrain
Associated cuisineBahraini cuisine
Main ingredientsstarch, sugar, nuts, saffron, rose water, and cardamom

Bahraini Halwa (Arabic: حلوى بحرينية, romanized: Ḥlwá Baḥraynīyah) is a traditional and popular Dessert in Bahrain and the Gulf countries.[1] It is mainly made from starch, sugar, nuts, saffron, rose water, and cardamom. The age of this dessert is estimated to be more than 200 years, according to dated utensils in the Bahrain National Museum.[2]

The name halwa is derived from the Arabic word (hulw) which translates to sweet.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Exclusive Bahraini Halwa – A Workshop at the Showaiter's". dosaikal. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
  2. ^ "الحلوى البحرينيّة". culture.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
  3. ^ "Bahraini halwa: A sweet symbol of heritage, Harmony, And home". newsofbahrain.
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