Noghl References

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

Mlabbas (Syrian Arabic) (Arabic: ملبس), and Noghl (Iranian Persian), or Nuql (Afghan Persian) ( Persian: نقل), or sugar-coated almonds, is a traditional Syrian, Iranian and Afghan confection. It is made by boiling sugar with water and rose water and then coating roasted almonds in the mixture. It can also be made with other nuts such as walnuts or other items. Noghl is often eaten along with tea.

Noghl is often included in Syrian, Iranian and Afghan weddings, which are based on ancient Arabic / Persian / Afghan ceremonies. As part of the wedding celebration, an often lavish spread of food is prepared at the home of the bride. Included among the food is an assortment of pastries and sweets, including noghl, which is typically paid for by the groom.^[1] In many places in both Iran and Afghanistan, Noghl (Nuql) is showered on the bride and groom, much like confetti in Western countries would be.^[2]

References

^ 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
^ Saberi, Helen. Afghan Food & Cookery. New York: Hippocrene, 2000. (p. 9) ISBN 0-7818-0807-3