Daniel_

There was a programme on BBC Radio this week talking about it.

The stuff that you describe sounds like what they called "Almond Halva" from originally from Anatolia in Persia (i.e. modern Turkey).

The programme was about Suffi lifestyles - so that might help you to find a recipe.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/foodprogramme.shtml

For the next couple of days you can use the "listn again" feature to hear the programme.

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