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Chickpea Noghl[edit]

Chickpea noghl is a traditional confectionery made by coating roasted chickpeas with a sweet sugar syrup. It is a popular treat in various cultures, often served during special occasions and celebrations.

Ingredients and Preparation[edit]

The primary ingredients for chickpea noghl include:

Roasted chickpeas
Sugar
Water
Flavorings such as rose water or cardamom

The preparation involves boiling sugar and water to create a syrup, which is then flavored with rose water or cardamom. The roasted chickpeas are added to the syrup, allowing them to be coated evenly. Once coated, the chickpeas are spread out to cool and harden.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Chickpea noghl is often associated with weddings and festivals in many cultures. It is a symbol of sweetness and prosperity, making it a popular choice for celebratory events. In some regions, it is also given as a gift during New Year celebrations.

Variations[edit]

There are several variations of noghl, depending on the region and available ingredients. Some variations include:

Using almonds or walnuts instead of chickpeas
Adding saffron for color and flavor
Incorporating cinnamon or vanilla for additional taste

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Chickpea Noghl''' is a traditional [[Persian cuisine|Persian]] sweet treat, often served during special occasions and celebrations such as [[Nowruz|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.
+== Chickpea Noghl ==
-==Ingredients and Preparation==
+[[File:Noghl.png|thumb|right|A bowl of chickpea noghl]]
-The main ingredients of chickpea noghl are [[chickpea|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 a traditional confectionery made by coating roasted [[chickpea]]s with a sweet sugar syrup. It is a popular treat in various cultures, often served during special occasions and celebrations.
-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==
+== Ingredients and Preparation ==
-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==
+The primary ingredients for chickpea noghl include:
-* [[Persian cuisine]]
-* [[Nowruz]]
-* [[Haft-seen]]
-[[Category:Persian cuisine]]
+* Roasted [[chickpea]]s
-[[Category:Sweets]]
+* Sugar
-{{food-stub}}
+* Water
+* Flavorings such as [[rose water]] or [[cardamom]]
+The preparation involves boiling sugar and water to create a syrup, which is then flavored with rose water or cardamom. The roasted chickpeas are added to the syrup, allowing them to be coated evenly. Once coated, the chickpeas are spread out to cool and harden.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+Chickpea noghl is often associated with [[wedding]]s and [[festivals]] in many cultures. It is a symbol of sweetness and prosperity, making it a popular choice for celebratory events. In some regions, it is also given as a gift during [[New Year]] celebrations.
+== Variations ==
+There are several variations of noghl, depending on the region and available ingredients. Some variations include:
+* Using [[almond]]s or [[walnut]]s instead of chickpeas
+* Adding [[saffron]] for color and flavor
+* Incorporating [[cinnamon]] or [[vanilla]] for additional taste
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Chickpea]]
+* [[Confectionery]]
+* [[Rose water]]
+* [[Cardamom]]
+[[Category:Confectionery]]
+[[Category:Chickpea dishes]]