Kolcheh nowrozi

Kolcheh nowrozi (Arabic:كولتشيه نوروزي), also known as kulchai nowruzi or Kulcha-e Nowruzī, are traditional cookies originating from Afghanistan.[1] They are made with rosewater and rice flour, have fork-created grooves on top of the cookies, and are wrapped in colorful tissue paper.[2][3] Kolcheh nowrozi are only baked for Nowruz.[4][5]

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References

  1. ^ Crump, William D. (2016-03-30). Encyclopedia of New Year's Holidays Worldwide. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-0748-1.
  2. ^ "The flavours of Nawruz—the first day of spring". Mintlounge. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  3. ^ Ayubi, Durkhanai (2020-09-25). "Kolcheh Nowrozi (biscuits for Nowroz) recipe". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  4. ^ "Kolcheh Nowrozi | Traditional Cookie From Afghanistan | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  5. ^ "Nowruz a reminder that heritage helps make resilient, sustainable societies – UN cultural agency | UN News". news.un.org. 2017-03-21. Retrieved 2024-03-03.


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