Halwa can be found in South Asia and also throughout the Middle East. It is a dense, flour or nut based confectionary that is slightly liquid in its consistency. Popular forms of halwa include badam (almond) halwa and gajar (carrot) halwa, but the sweet can be made with just about any nut or fruit. Photo courtesy of sensationalfood.wordpress.com. Culture In Arabic, "halva" means "dessert" or "sweet." Countries in Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa - who all have...