Sohan is an Iranian traditional sweet that you can find in different tastes but the basic form of Sohn is the pistachio’s Sohan. It is a kind of Halva that comes from Qom (a small city in Iran), this traditional sweet is prepared from wheat germ. You can clearly feel and enjoy the attractive and pleasant combination of cardamom aroma, saffron, butter, pistachio, and almond slices in this traditional sweet. As I wrote you, there are several types of Sohan for example, Sohan Gazi, Sohan dessert, and almond Sohan.
Iranian people used to serve this sweet as a dessert after their meals and since that time this traditional sweet has been a common and popular dessert in Iran. In Farsi, Sohan means a soft, sweet, and tasty snack. Iranians call this sweet Sohan because it is a soft, sweet, and delicious dessert.
In Iran, there are different forms of Sohan, soft, dry, and combined with different ingredients like pistachios, almonds, dried rose, and other traditional sweets. It is common to find Sohan with pistachios as it is the best combination, but over time, people started adding new nuts to it, and almonds became one of the popular choices.
One interesting and tasty kind of Sohan is Sohan Gazi which is a mix of these two traditional desserts, Gaz is a new and wonderful ingredient that creative Iranian confectioners combine these two delicious desserts. Another one is Sohan jelly, a new and innovative form of Sohan that you can mix with milk and serve with your dishes.
Sohan is one of the Iranian souvenirs that is famous in the world for its wonderful saffron aroma and taste. In Iran and other countries, it is common for people to serve a particular sweet during gatherings, which they enjoy with tea or coffee. Sohan is especially popular in Iran, where it is a symbol of love and shared sweetness among friends and family. It is often served to everyone, as a gesture of hospitality and warmth.
