Alternative names | Nuql, sugar-coated almonds |
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Type | Confectionery |
Place of origin | Persia |
Region or state | Iran and Afghanistan |
Main ingredients | Almonds or other nuts, sugar, water, rose water |
Noghl ( Iranian Persian) or Nuql ( Afghan Persian) ( Persian: نقل), also Mlabbas ( Syrian Arabic) (Arabic: ملبس), are sugar-coated almonds, [1] [2] a traditional Syrian, Iranian and Afghan confection. [3] It is made by boiling sugar with water and rose water and then coating roasted almonds in the mixture. [3] It can also be made with other nuts such as walnuts or others. Noghl is often eaten with tea. [1] [3]
Noghl is often included in Syrian, Iranian and Afghan weddings, [3] which are based on ancient Arabic / Persian / Afghan ceremonies. As part of the wedding celebration, a lavish spread of food is prepared at the home of the bride. Included is an assortment of pastries and sweets, including noghl, which is typically paid for by the groom. [4] In many places in both Iran and Afghanistan, Noghl is showered on the bride and groom, much like confetti would be in Western countries. [3] [5]
Alternative names | Nuql, sugar-coated almonds |
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Type | Confectionery |
Place of origin | Persia |
Region or state | Iran and Afghanistan |
Main ingredients | Almonds or other nuts, sugar, water, rose water |
Noghl ( Iranian Persian) or Nuql ( Afghan Persian) ( Persian: نقل), also Mlabbas ( Syrian Arabic) (Arabic: ملبس), are sugar-coated almonds, [1] [2] a traditional Syrian, Iranian and Afghan confection. [3] It is made by boiling sugar with water and rose water and then coating roasted almonds in the mixture. [3] It can also be made with other nuts such as walnuts or others. Noghl is often eaten with tea. [1] [3]
Noghl is often included in Syrian, Iranian and Afghan weddings, [3] which are based on ancient Arabic / Persian / Afghan ceremonies. As part of the wedding celebration, a lavish spread of food is prepared at the home of the bride. Included is an assortment of pastries and sweets, including noghl, which is typically paid for by the groom. [4] In many places in both Iran and Afghanistan, Noghl is showered on the bride and groom, much like confetti would be in Western countries. [3] [5]