Re: Kuch Meetha Ho jae!
I’m sure there can be two answers to the question whether halwa is originally a Turkish or Arabic dish, but the whole practice of distributing halva to mark religious celebrations, ritual mourning of saints or deceased was part of traditional Turkish culture. The point is explained very well by Sami Zubaida in his book *Sherbet and Spice: The Complete Story of Turkish Sweets and Desserts. *It’s a fascinating book, very well researched. I reckon you’ll enjoy reading it.