Persian Cookies

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.    What makes Persian cookies unique: Many of the cookie varieties Often ornately decorated, colorful and beautiful Naturally gluten-free;  rice flour (naan berenji), chickpea flour (nokhodchi), nut-based Flavors - rose water, cardamom, cinnamon   Occasions and traditions to serve and enjoy Persian cookies: On the sofreh/table setting for special occasions Parties, with tea particularly Any occasion! Often presented in a variety of multiple types of cookies   Naan Berenji | Persian Rice Flour Cookies recipe share Equipment - a bowl, a spoon, and hands; a cookie press (optional), thimble, or small spoon Ingredients - oil, powdered sugar, rice flour, egg yolks, rose water (cardamom, optional) Recipe notes - rice flour produces a delicate cookie batter; refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, overnight preferable Decorate with chia seeds or poppy seeds To elevate the decor, add edible gold glitter or edible gold paint   Ask the Beats The Beats ask each other about their favorite type of cookie   Bita’s response - Naan berenji | Persian rice flour cookies, Russian tea cakes, any home-baked cookie that is made using powdered sugar.   Beata’s response - Naan nokhodchi, naan gerdooee (crunchy exterior, soft walnut interior), kaak - diamond shaped delicate layered cookie   Podcast episode references: Episode 6 Shirini | Persian Desserts  Episode 9 Persian Tea | Chia   Modern Persian Food Podcast: 3 part series about Norooz/Nowruz Episode 22: Norooz part 1: Prelude to Persian New Year and Charshambeh Souri Episode 23: Norooz Part 2, Persian New Year Haft-Seen and Food Episode 24: Norooz Part 3: Persian New Year Sizdah Bedar   Bita’s recipe for Naan Berenji | Persian Rice Flour Cookies   All Modern Persian Food episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

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Podcast co-hosts and food bloggers Bita Arabian and Beata Nazem Kelley share the rich flavors and fresh ingredients of Persian Cooking and how to incorporate them into today's modern lifestyles. The duo introduces the flavors, tastes, and techniques they use, and also their cultural stories and perspective growing up in the US in Persian families.