Though the religious connotations are heavy with this dish, it is not directly a part of the respective religions themselves but rather a tradition that has been carried out for centuries. This weekend, on Aug. 29, people will go and buy whatever they need to prepare this sublime dessert. Buying the ingredients and then sharing the dish with neighbors, family and friends is thought to bring prosperity. While that is up to discussion, I can attest that I try to moderate my cooking on Ashura every year, but it always ends up more than I need. Sharing is caring. So if you are interested in taking part in this day and enjoy one of the most nutritional desserts – and one of the oldest desserts in the world – here is how you can make it:

Ingredients