Baklava was brought (along many others) by the Ottomans, and is prepared differently depending on the regions and cities. In Iranian cuisine, a drier version of baklava is cooked and presented in smaller diamond-shaped cuts flavored with rose water. The cities of and are famous for their baklava, which is widely distributed in Iran. Persian baklava uses a combination of chopped almonds and pistachios spiced with cardamom and a rose water-scented syrup and is lighter than other Middle Eastern versions. Baklava Baklava (, , or ; ) is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped
Hazaragi cuisine is largely centred on bread. There are three main types of breads consumed by Hazara people: Rice is not as frequent in rural Hazara cuisine due to its expense. Tea is a popular beverage among the Hazara people. Fruits and vegetables are only consumed when in season. Popular Hazaragi dishes include: •Sheer Brinj (sheer = milk), (brinj = rice) Hazaragi cuisine Hazaragi cuisine (Hazaragi/) refers to the food and cuisine of the Hazara people in central Afghanistan (in the region of Hazarajat) and western Pakistan (Balochistan province). The food of the Hazara people is strongly influenced by Central Asian, Persian