Aşure
Aşure has a special place in the Alevi tradition, and is one
of the city’s most beloved desserts. It is a tradition for Alevis to give out
aşure during their holy days. In Tunceli, residents also call aşure “12 imam
corbası (soup of 12 imams)”. The 12-imam reference is to the 12 ingredients in
aşure, which include döğme, chickpeas, haricot beans, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins,
dried apricots, peanuts, sugar, and clove.
