Qizha pie

Qizha / Nigella Cake
CourseDessert
Place of originNablus[1]
Main ingredientsNigella Sativa seeds, semolina

Qizha (like Kiz-ha) is a Palestinian semolina cake. It is made from semolina flour flavored with qizha, a paste made from crushed Nigella sativa seeds.[2][1] It is traditionally given to new mothers as it is believed to aid in milk production.[3] It is a variation of hareesah.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Pyenson, Luke (17 September 2014). "Black Tahini Is the Dark Magic of Palestine". VICE. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  2. ^ Karapetyan, Ani (7 March 2023). "Miraculous Qizha Paste- in a Palestinian Cake". Arab America. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Back to Basbousa Basics". Asif Culinary Institute. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2025.

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