Halva (Iranian Dessert)

¾ cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup water

1 cup white sugar

½ cup rose water

½ teaspoon saffron

1 tablespoon crushed pistachios

1 tablespoon crushed almonds

Heat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool briefly.

Combine water and sugar in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in rose water and saffron. Add the flour mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes at most. Serve halva with crushed pistachios and almonds sprinkled on top.