Introducing 18 of the best Kerman souvenirs | kerman iran
Description of the warm hospitality of the beloved people of Kerman, who always warmly welcome tourists from all around the world with open arms, cannot be captured in just a few sentences. When strolling through the alleys and backstreets of this historical city, the scent of various fragrant pastries caresses your senses.
In this article, we intend to introduce Kerman’s souvenirs to you so that on your trip, you can confidently bring back the best gifts for your friends and family without any confusion. Let’s briefly summarize the introduction to quickly see what Kerman’s souvenirs are.
Kerman’s souvenirs can be a combination of various pastries such as kolompeh, qottab, kamaj sahan, bershotoq, masghati, etc., and agricultural products such as pistachios, citrus fruits, dates, etc. Additionally, Kerman’s handicrafts are also a significant part of its souvenirs, which you can learn more about in the article on Kerman’s handicrafts.
1.Kermani Kolompeh
Kolompeh is recognized as one of the most delicious pastries of Kerman and, indeed, the most famous souvenir of the province, which its ownership document belongs to Bam city. This tasty pastry comes in aromatic circular shapes with the scent of cinnamon and cardamom, filled with walnuts and dates, giving it a unique flavor. Some residents of Bam use animal fat, sesame decorations, and powdered pistachios to enhance the taste and richness of the pastry.
2.Kermani Qottab
Qottab is a delicious and famous pastry whose history dates back to the Achaemenid era. Although Qottab is more known as a souvenir of Yazd, the people of Kerman also have their own style and recipe for making this delicacy. The main difference lies in the filling of the pastry between these two cities. The people of Yazd use sugar with almonds, while the Kermanis use a mixture of sugar with pistachios or ground walnuts to fill the Qottab. Qottab can be considered one of the most delicious and popular souvenirs of Kerman.
3.Kavoot
Kavoot (Kaf-Lameh) or “Gavuto” in the sweet Kermani dialect, is a ground and powdered food product made from a mixture of various nuts, medicinal herbs, aromatic spices, wheat, sesame, barley, chickpeas, along with sugar or coffee. Its mixture, when combined with water or milk, is considered highly beneficial for replenishing lost energy in the body. The people of Kerman use Kavoot for hosting guests and also for strengthening women who have recently given birth.
4.Kermani Kamaj Sahen
The use of wheat germ to prepare the initial dough of Kamaj Sahen has turned this pastry into one of the most nutritious and energizing traditional and souvenir pastries of Kerman. The prepared dough, after being soaked in thyme and cinnamon, is divided into two parts and used to cover the pastry. Inside the pastry, a combination of dates and walnuts or pistachios is placed, then the pastry is molded into an almond shape and decorated with sesame seeds and powdered pistachios.
5.Kermani Brustuk
Brustuk, or Brustuk, is among those pastries that, although baked in other parts of the country as well, are attributed to Kerman in origin. This flavorful pastry, shaped like almonds, is made from ground chickpea flour, cardamom powder, sugar or dates, and chocolate.
6.Kermani Faludeh
Faludeh is prepared in various cities with different methods, with the most famous type belonging to Shiraz. However, Kermani Faludeh is made from small and round starch grains mixed with ice and water, decorated with syrup seeds for decoration and using bitter almond and orange blossom water for a delightful scent, making it a souvenir of Kerman.
7.Sirjan Masghati
Masghati from Sirjan is one of those sweet and jelly-like delicacies that melt in the mouth. This souvenir of Sirjan city is used in various receptions and occasions, prepared from a mixture of starch, saffron, rosewater, cardamom, sugar, and almonds.
8.Haji Pistachio
Haji Pistachio from Kerman can be considered somewhat akin to Yazdi Haji Badam, with the key difference being the extensive cultivation of pistachios in Kerman, indicating their openness to using pistachios in making this pastry. Varieties such as coconut, almond, and pistachio Haji Pistachio, along with ingredients like eggs, cardamom, pistachios, rosewater, and powdered sugar, are used. When traveling to this province, be sure to include Haji Pistachio in your list of Kerman souvenirs to buy for your family.
9.Pistachio Halva
Again, thanks to the high volume of pistachio production in Kerman, Pistachio Halva is one of the most delicious and unique delicacies sold as a Kerman souvenir in the shops of this province. Pistachio powder, flour, powdered sugar, starch, cardamom, and rosewater are the primary ingredients of this nutritious sweet.
10.Zerend Sweets
Layers of crispy and thin Zerend Sweets with a distinct flavor are stacked on top of each other to remind you of moments with Qom Sweets and perpetuate their deliciousness in your mouth. Zerend Sweets are made from wheat flour, wheat germ, cardamom, and saffron.
11.Date Bariz
The thriving date cultivation in Kerman leads to the use of this nutritious product in related processed foods such as Date Bariz. This delicious pastry is made from ingredients such as dates, whole wheat flour, cardamom, saffron, rosewater, cinnamon powder, fenugreek, and coriander seeds. Due to the warm nature of the primary ingredients, this nutritious pastry is a stable part of Kermani’s Iftar and Suhoor meals and is a suitable option for buying Kerman souvenirs for your loved ones.
12.Nan-e-Pir
Nan-e-Pir is one of the crispy and delicious pastries of Kerman, often made at home. This long-lasting pastry is made from wheat flour, eggs, powdered pistachio, cardamom, saffron, oil, and milk, and is enjoyed with tea.
13.Dates
The palm groves of Bam and Fahraj in Kerman are the places where the best types of dates in Iran are produced. You must be familiar with the exceptional taste of Bam’s Mazafati dates, this high-quality export product. Many farmers in Kerman province earn their livelihood through date cultivation. The dates produced in this province account for 30% of the country’s total date production. This product is used in the production of various traditional Kermani sweets, date syrup, date paste, and date-based pastries.
14.Cumin, a Highly Esteemed Spice
Although it is a mistake to attribute Cumin to Kerman, bringing Cumin from Kerman is a desirable and intelligent action, as the highest and finest quality Cumin in the country comes from the mountains of Baft county. Besides its countless medicinal properties, Cumin is regarded as a highly esteemed spice and condiment, and it is a staple in Iranian kitchens. The warm and dry climate of Kerman provides a very suitable environment for the growth and cultivation of various types of green and black Cumin . Cumin is the most famous souvenir of Kerman.
15.Herbal Extracts and Medicinal Plants
These days, as the market for herbal medicines is hotter than ever, we recommend turning to the best and highest-quality herbal extracts and medicinal plants from the herbalists of Kerman. The oil extracted from completely organic flowers of the Hezar Mountain range and the village of Lalehzar, as an export product, has many fans. Cumin , rose water, Bidmeshk (musk willow), rosewater, and mint extracts are also other exquisite products of Kerman that you can present as souvenirs to your loved ones.
16.Pistachio, the Most Valuable Kerman Souvenir
The name and fame of Kerman’s pistachios have transcended Iran’s borders and are internationally renowned as one of Iran’s premium export products, with 70% of the country’s total pistachio production allocated to this city. Thanks to the desert climate and the vast pistachio orchards, Kerman is recognized as the world’s largest pistachio-producing region.
Pistachio is one of the most important souvenirs of Rafsanjan, Kerman, as the lands of this city are considered fertile grounds for pistachio cultivation.
17.Walnut
Kermani farmers in the counties of the province are responsible for producing and harvesting some of the highest-quality walnuts in the country. This product is considered the second-largest export product of Kerman after pistachios. The heights of Baft city in Kerman provide a suitable environment for walnut cultivation. After Tuyserkan in Hamadan, the extensive orchards of this city have ranked second in the country in terms of walnut production.
18.Citrus Fruits
The cooperation of the sun-drenched climate and fertile soil of Kerman has brought the province the title of the third top producer of citrus fruits in the country. Oranges, lemons, tangerines, and grapefruits from Kerman are famous for their heavenly aroma and taste. Kermani citrus fruits, especially those produced in Shahdad and Bam, are not only meeting the needs of other cities in Iran but are also exported as a high-quality product to other countries.
Accommodation in Kerman
Kerman is one of the provinces that has its own special enthusiasts. Shahdad Desert, Shahzadeh Mahan Garden, Fathabad Garden, Jebalieh Dome, Coin Museum, Moyedi Icehouse, Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine, Mimenad Rocky Village, Bam Citadel, Rayen Citadel, Lut Desert, Vakil Bazaar, Ganjali Khan Complex, and more are attractions that await you on a trip to Kerman. All these attractions cannot be visited in just one or two days. Therefore, you will need accommodation where you can spend several days as a guest in this extraordinary province.
Final Words
In this article, we tried to introduce Kerman souvenirs to you completely. If there are other souvenirs that we did not mention in this article, feel free to share them with us in the comments section so that we can add them to this article. We hope this article can make the selection and purchase of souvenirs easier for you.
