Rooted in Tradition: Recipes Celebrating Nowruz in Central Asia March 2026 | Page 2

RECIPES CELEBRATING NOWRUZ IN CENTRAL ASIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4
Letter from the Central Asia Institute Team.
QABELI PULAO 5
A layered rice dish, the centerpiece of a festive meal.
SUMULAK / SAMANAK 8
Wheat pudding, labor intensive and prepared with love.
BURUSHAPIK 1 0
A traditional savory cheese bread.
KULCHA 1 2
Sweet and crispy baked bread.
HAFT MEWA 1 4
Seven dried fruits and nuts come together in a naturally sweet syrup.
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