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Ghavoot (Iranian Nut and Seed Powder)

Ghavoot (قاووت) or ghovvatoo (قووتو) is a nutritionally-dense recipe made of powdered seeds, nuts, and sugar. There are several versions, depending on the components chosen, and their ratios. It is a traditional souvenir of Kerman, Iran.

Ingredients

  • Coffee beans
  • Cinnamon
  • Sesame seeds
  • Cottonseeds
  • Nigella seeds
  • Poppy seeds
  • Chickpeas
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Pistachio nuts

Instructions

  1. 1
    Grind and roast each component.
  2. 2
    Add an equal weight of sugar; grind everything together.
  3. 3
    Serve as powder, or blend it with milk or hot water.
Category
Beverages
Method
Roasting

Dietary Information

Gluten Free
Vegan