Nan-e Nokhodchi facts for kids
Shirini-e Nokhodchi
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| Type | Shortbread |
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| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Main ingredients | Chickpea flour, sugar, pistachio, cardomom |
Shirini Nokhodchi (which means "chickpea cookie" in Persian) is a delicious cookie from Iran. It's also known as Nan-e Nokhodchi. These special cookies are made from chickpea flour. They get their yummy flavor from cardamom and are often topped with pistachio nuts. Shirini Nokhodchi cookies come from a city in Iran called Qazvin.
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Shirini Nokhodchi: A Sweet Treat
These popular cookies are a type of shortbread. They are famous for their unique taste and texture. The main ingredients are chickpea flour, sugar, and spices. They are a beloved treat in Iran, especially during holidays.
What's in a Name?
The name Nan-e Nokhodchi means "bread of/with chickpea" in the Persian language. The name Shirini Nokhodchi means "chickpea cookie." Both names tell you exactly what these tasty treats are made from!
Fun Shapes of Shirini Nokhodchi
Shirini Nokhodchi cookies come in many cool shapes! Some people say the oldest, most traditional shape looks like a clover. Others believe the original shape was like a hazelnut, with pretty designs carved into it. Today, you can find these cookies in modern shapes too, like squares, hearts, and diamonds.
Nowruz and the Seven Sweets
Shirini Nokhodchi cookies are an important part of a special Iranian tradition. According to an old story, King Jamshid found sugar on the Persian New Year, called Nowruz. Because of this, it became a custom to celebrate Nowruz with seven different sweet foods. These sweets are served along with the traditional Haft-sin table, which has seven symbolic items.
The seven sweet foods often include:
- Noghl: Sugar-coated almonds flavored with rose water.
- Persian Baklava: A sweet pastry with pistachios and almonds.
- Nan-e berenji: Delicious rice cookies.
- Nan-e badami: Tasty almond cookies.
- Nan-e nokhodchi: Our very own chickpea cookies!
- Sohan asali: Sweet honey almonds.
- Nan-e gerdui: Yummy walnut cookies.
