Sholezard

Sholezard (front and center) decorated with the calligraphy for "Ramadan"

Sholezard is a traditional Iranian dessert that is cooked on holidays and during mourning.

Information

Sholezard is yellow and sweet because of the use of saffron. It is decorated with cinnamon, almonds and pistachios. Sholezard is especially cooked during Ramadan.

Ingredients

It is made with rose water, cardamom, cinnamon, pistachio, rice, sugar and saffron. It is also decorated with sprinkling cinnamon in order to write religious phrases.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ آشپزی ایرانی
  2. ↑ fa:آشپزی ایرانی
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