Kollyva
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Kollyva Kollyva comes from the ancient Greek word "kollybos," which referred to grains and cereal crops. It is a type of sweet treat that we dedicate to the memory of a departed individual and offer to our loved ones. During the preparation of kollyva, we always keep a lit candle and burn incense.
There are variations of kollyva depending on the region, and each ingredient has its own symbolism. Wheat symbolizes the earth, but it also represents the idea that just as a seed is buried, rots, and decays, then sprouts anew, stronger and more beautiful, we too anticipate the Divine Resurrection. Almonds represent pebbles, parsley represents grass, pomegranate represents the joys experienced by the departed, and raisins represent the sorrows they encountered in their life. All of these elements come together to form the essence of a person. As for the decoration on top, it symbolizes the memorial, which is why we usually include the initials of the departed that we have crafted.
We make kollyva on the Saturday of Souls, the third day after the person's repose, when we scatter kollyva on their memorial and break the plate. We also make it on the 9th day, at the 6-month mark, annually on the anniversary of the departed's repose, or whenever we want to offer a memorial prayer for our departed loved ones.
Ingredients for kollyva:
500g wheat
250g blanched almonds
500g powdered sugar
200g brown raisins
50g sesame seeds
1 cleaned pomegranate
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
2 teaspoons cinnamon
5-6 tablespoons toasted flour
Directions
Soak the wheat in water overnight, and boil it the next day. After rinsing it well, spread the wheat on a clean towel or tablecloth without lint.
In a clean, dry non-stick pan, toast the sesame seeds and flour. Once the wheat has dried, place it in a large bowl along with all the other ingredients except for the flour and powdered sugar. Mix all the ingredients together.
Next, take a platter or a beautiful container where you will place your kollyva, and spread the prepared filling. Cover it with a paper towel or a thin, clean cloth and shape it by pressing down.
Then sprinkle the toasted flour on top and repeat the process with the cloth. Finally, sprinkle the powdered sugar on top, press it once more with the cloth, and decorate with confetti, almonds, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon powder, or any other decorative items you think would look beautiful on your kollyva.
For convenience, you can create patterns using a template and cut out different shapes. With the help of tweezers and without mistakes, you can decorate the kollyva more easily and quickly.
Please note that kollyva is a traditional Greek dish associated with religious and cultural practices, and the translation may not capture all the nuances and cultural significance of the original text.
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