Kolompeh facts for kids
Kolompeh-Kerman
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Region or state | Kerman |
Kolompeh (which is کلمپه in Persian) is a delicious pastry baked in the city of Kerman, Iran. It looks a bit like a small pie. Inside, it's filled with a sweet mixture of mashed dates. This date filling often has a lovely smell from cardamom powder and other spices.
The main ingredients for Kolompeh are dates, wheat flour, walnuts, and cooking oil. Sometimes, people sprinkle pistachios or sesame powder on top. This makes Kolompeh look even prettier and taste better!
The Story of Kolompeh
For a long time, women in Kerman traditionally baked Kolompeh at home. They used fresh, local ingredients. This included dates from Kerman's own date palms, Persian walnuts, and local cardamom. They also used sesame and wheat flour from their area.
Today, you can find Kolompeh made in factories. It has become one of the most famous souvenirs from Kerman. These factory-made Kolompeh come in many shapes and can have different kinds of nuts inside.
Other Kinds of Kolompeh
There is a similar pastry in Turkey called kolumpe kurabiyesi. It is made with wheat flour, dates, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and vegetable oil.
