About this episode
Join us as we get ready to celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz (or also spelled Norooz, Nowrooz, Norouz, Noroz) which occurs on the moment of the Spring Equinox. Persians around the world celebrate by gathering around a Sofreh Haft Seen, the symbolic display of the "Seven S's" that sets the intentions of the new year. In the second half of the episode, Beata and Bita are joined by special guest Fariba Nafissi from ZoZo Baking and the trio chat about what Nowruz means to them and special memories. Fariba shares her recipe for Nane-Par Feather Cookies with the Modern Persian Food podcast listeners! Recipe below and learn more HERE. Episodes referenced: Episode 126: Persian New Year | Norooz/Nowruz Episode 75: Norooz Haft Seen Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian Episode 22: Norooz Part 1 - Prelude to Nowruz and Charshambeh Soori Episode 23: Norooz Part 2 Episode 24: Norooz Part 3 ZoZo Baking Recipe for Nane Par: Feather Cookies Yields: 45-50 cookies Bake time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 150g (1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar 200g (1 cup & 1 tablespoon) vegetable shortening 2 egg yolks 375g (2 cups) all purpose flour 2 teaspoons cardamom powder 3-4 tablespoons brewed saffron (for decoration) 50g / 1/3 cup ground pistachios (for decoration) Process: Preheat the oven to 325°F , cover two baking trays with parchment paper. Using a food processor mix in the powdered sugar and shortening, until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolks and mix. Add flour and pulse until you have a soft dough.
