Persian Cookies

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode Beata and Bita explore Persian cookies which are often presented on the Persian New Year Norooz sofreh haft-seen table spread, weddings, and special occasions. They also include a simple recipe for Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour cookies to inspire their listeners. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What makes Persian cookies unique:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Many of the cookie varieties</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Often ornately decorated, colorful and beautiful</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Naturally gluten-free;  rice flour (naan berenji), chickpea flour (nokhodchi), nut-based</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Flavors - rose water, cardamom, cinnamon</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Occasions and traditions to serve and enjoy Persian cookies:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On the sofreh/table setting for special occasions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Parties, with tea particularly</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Any occasion!</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Often presented in a variety of multiple types of cookies</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Naan Berenji | Persian Rice Flour Cookies recipe share</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Equipment - a bowl, a spoon, and hands; a cookie press (optional), thimble, or small spoon</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ingredients - oil, powdered