Xalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed using frankincense (lubaan) or incense (cuunsi), which is prepared inside an incense burner referred to as a dabqaad. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is another term for xalwo? ANS1 halva QSN2 Along with wedding receptions, when is xalwo often consumed? ANS2 Eid celebrations QSN3 What do the Somalis call frankincense? ANS3 lubaan QSN4 What is the English word for cunnsi? ANS4 incense QSN5 What do the Somalis call incense burners? ANS5 dabqaad