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.
- Prep
- 19 min
- Cook
- 51 min
- Total
- 1 hr 10 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Grind and roast each component.
Procedure
Add an equal weight of sugar; grind everything together.
Procedure
Serve as powder, or blend it with milk or hot water.
Notes, tips, and variations
Ghavoot is a traditional energizer. You can consume it as a pre-workout snack.
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Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
Read it through first
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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