Samanak or Samano Sweet and Creamy Pudding

Samanak is a special sweet made from wheat sprouts juice, requiring around two weeks of preparation and over ten hours of cooking. The custom involves women gathering for essentially a “girls’ night in” to prepare the dish from late in the evening until daylight, accompanied by singing special songs and making wishes. While cooking it, women sing a song (“Samanak Dar Dik Wa Ma Kapcha Zanim…”), . Many families make their Samanak or Samanoo with their neighbors and relatives.

This food holds a significant place among other traditional foods in cultural events like the first day of the new year (Nowruz – 21st March) in the community’s food culture.