Küncülü Akit

Ingredients (Serves 6) 
3 cups washed and cleaned chickpeas
1 cup molasses
1 cup broken walnut kernels 
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Preparation
After thoroughly roasting the washed chickpeas placed in the pan over low heat, molasses is added and kept on the heat until it solidifies (-flushes), sugar is added, mixed and removed from the heat. (To test its consistency, put cold water in a bowl and add a pinch of the cooked 'akit. If it freezes, it is ready; if it breaks apart, it needs to be cooked a little more) The 'akit, poured onto a wet tray, is spread by pressing with a spoon. After the walnut pieces are picked out and spread on top, they are left to freeze in a cold place and served and eaten in slices.

*Küncü is the name given to sesame in the Urfa dialect. 'Akit is a very thick sticky substance obtained by boiling sugar or molasses. It comes from the Arabic word "akide".

Source: The Flavor from Tandoor / Lütfiye AKALIN