Iraqi Halwa Of Toasted Rice Flour (Halawat Timman) (Gluten Free) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
1/2 tablespoon rose water (I prefer Iranian, rose waters vary greatly in quality)
hand full slivered almonds, toasted in a dry pan
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed pistachio nut, to almost a powder (optional)

Preparation

Dissolve white sugar and water in a pot and boil for 5 minutes.
In another pan melt butter and fold in rice flour. stir constantly until rice starts to change colour and emit a pleasant aroma, about 10 minutes.
Take pots off heat and gradually pour syrup into flour, stirring all the time with a wire whisk to prevent lumping.
Return pot to heat and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add freshly ground cardamom and rose water 5 minutes before it is done.
Spread onto plates and garnish top with toasted almond slivers & crushed pistachio nuts (the green of them in mainly for looks so I just use a tiny bit).
Enjoy!