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Ghavoot (Iranian Nut and Seed Powder)

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Ghavoot (Iranian Nut and Seed Powder)

Ghavoot (قاووت) or ghovvatoo (قووتو) is a nutritionally-dense recipe made of powdered seeds, nuts, and sugar. There are several versions, depending on the components chosen, and their ratios. It is a traditional souvenir of Kerman, Iran.

Ingredients

ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
  • coffee beans
  • cinnamon
  • sesame seeds
  • cottonseeds
  • nigella seeds
  • poppy seeds
  • chickpeas
  • walnuts
  • almonds
  • pistachio nuts

Method 3 steps

  1. Grind and roast each component.

  2. Add an equal weight of sugar; grind everything together.

  3. Serve as powder, or blend it with milk or hot water.