The song follows a comedic call-and-response format between a child (or customer) and a local grocer ( bakkal ). It humorously lists ingredients needed to make a cake (halva), with the grocer answering "Yes, yes" ( Amma amma, evet ) to every item. Famous Lyrics & Dialogue
Listen to Bakkal Amca by Mahmut Tuncer on Apple Music. 1992. Duration: 2:40. Apple Music How to Make Delicious Persian Halva: Step-by-Step Guide Mahmut Tuncer Bakkal
Because the lyrics list the basic ingredients for Turkish Halwa , the song is often used as a playful background track for cooking tutorials for desserts like Gajar Ka Halwa or traditional Turkish flour halva. The song follows a comedic call-and-response format between
Mahmut Tuncer is known as the "King of Halay" (a traditional folk dance), and this song is often played at weddings and celebrations to get people dancing. Mahmut Tuncer is known as the "King of