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Kachi recipe with rose scent

Kachi: Traditional Iranian Healing Dessert

Kachi is a nutritious and traditional Iranian dessert made with flour, butter, saffron, and rose water. Known for its healing properties, it is often served to women after childbirth, people with colds, or anyone needing comfort and energy. Soft, warm, and fragrant, it’s a perfect substitute for soup during recovery or cold seasons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Comfort Food, Dessert
Cuisine: Iranian, Middle Eastern, Persian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 1 cup sugar or honey/date syrup/grape juice as a substitute
  • 4 cups water
  • 100 g butter
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • Melted saffron: As needed
  • 1/2 cup rose water
  • Cardamom powder: As needed
  • Cinnamon powder: As needed
  • Almonds walnuts, or sesame: For garnish

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add saffron and rose water, then set aside.
  2. Roast flour in a pan until slightly golden (be careful not to burn). Add butter and oil, stirring well. Add cardamom and cinnamon powder.
  3. Slowly add the sugar syrup into the flour mixture while stirring continuously.
  4. Reduce heat to very low, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with nuts, sesame, or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.