Chickpea noghl

Chickpea Noghl is a traditional Persian sweet treat, often served during special occasions and celebrations such as Persian New Year and weddings. It is a type of noghl, which is a general term for sugar-coated nuts in Persian cuisine. Chickpea noghl specifically refers to sugar-coated chickpeas.

Ingredients and Preparation

The main ingredients of chickpea noghl are chickpeas, sugar, water, and rose water. The chickpeas are first soaked overnight and then boiled until they become soft. The sugar is dissolved in water to create a syrup, to which rose water is added for flavor. The boiled chickpeas are then added to the syrup and stirred until they are fully coated. The coated chickpeas are then left to dry, resulting in a sweet, crunchy treat.

Cultural Significance

Chickpea noghl is often served during special occasions in Persian culture. It is a common treat during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, where it is part of the traditional haft-seen table. It is also often served at weddings, as the sweetness of the noghl is thought to bring sweetness to the couple's new life together.

Variations

While chickpea noghl is the most common type of noghl, other variations exist. Almond noghl, pistachio noghl, and walnut noghl are also popular in Persian cuisine. These variations follow the same basic recipe as chickpea noghl, but substitute the chickpeas for the respective nuts.

See Also

• Persian cuisine
• Nowruz
• Haft-seen