Vegan Sesame Halvah - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts (optional)
1/3 cup finely chopped honey dates
2 tablespoons carob powder (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)
2 splashes water, or as needed (optional)

Preparation

Pour sesame seeds into a coffee grinder; grind into a fine, sticky powder, about 45 seconds.
Pour sesame powder into a large bowl. Mix in pistachio nuts, honey dates, carob powder, and vanilla extract. Mix by hand until a stiff dough forms. Add water if dough is not forming properly. Press into a pan; slice into squares.