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How to Make Iranian Sahan or Sowhan

Sowhan is one of the most famous and delicious Iranian sweets. Try this recipe to make Iranian sowhan at home, and you’ll see that with the recipes from the ladies at Sho Tabeekeen El Yom, everything is easy and possible :)

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2 cups powdered sugarthree-quarters cup tahini1/2 cup crushed pistachios and pine nuts1 tablespoon butter or gheesaffronNote: It is important to point out that sowhan is different from sahan, because the sowhan recipe includes some flour, while sahan is prepared using the same ingredients and method described above..

Step 1

Melt the sugar in a wide pan over low heat until it turns brown and caramelizes, or until it resembles caramel. Add the saffron, and if saffron is not available, it can be replaced with a pinch of turmeric, a pinch of ground cardamom, and a little ground cardamom.