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Sugar-coated almonds

Noghl

Almond noghl
Alternative names	Nuql, sugar-coated almonds
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 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 Iranian and Afghan weddings,[3] which are based on ancient 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]

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1. ^ a b Shaida, Margaret (April 10, 2018). The Legendary Cuisine of Persia. Grub Street Publishing. ISBN 9781911621591.
2. ^ Rashidi, Feridon (January 4, 2017). Tales of Iran. New Generation Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781787192584.
3. ^ a b c d e "Noghl | Traditional Dessert From Iran | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
4. ^ Batmanglij, Najmieh. New Food for Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies. Washington: Mage, 2008. (p. 393-395.) ISBN 0-934211-34-5
5. ^ Saberi, Helen. Afghan Food & Cookery. New York: Hippocrene, 2000. (p. 9) ISBN 0-7818-0807-3