Kolyva aka Sperna - Greek Religious Funereal Preparation

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: fresh berries

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried cranberries are easier to find and less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Allspice offers a similar warm flavor profile.

Pick through the wheat berries to remove any stones or non-wheat items.

Measure out 2 pounds of cleaned wheat berries.

Rinse the wheat berries under cold water in a colander.

Place the rinsed wheat berries in a pot with 3-4 inches of water above them and bring to a boil.

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