Samanak (Nawroz Special Dessert Recipe)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional nutrients.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nutrient-rich and cost-effective.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric and paprika can mimic the color without the cost.

Soak 2 cups of barley in water for 3 days, changing the water daily.

After 3 days, rinse the barley and transfer it to another dish without water.

Wet a cloth and place it over the barley, rewetting it daily for 3-4 days to grow roots.

Blend the soaked barley with 2 cups of water to extract the juice.

Strain the blended barley to obtain the liquid.

In a medium to large pot, add 6 cups of wheat flour.

Slowly mix in half of the barley liquid, ensuring no lumps form.

Cook over medium to low heat, stirring constantly for about 1 hour until thickened.

Add 1 cup of remaining barley liquid and cook for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes on low heat.

Let cool before serving, garnished with sesame seeds.

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