Feature:
Small violets, also known as sweet violets or fragrant violets.
It is a low-growing perennial known for its small purple or white flowers.
The flowers usually bloom in the spring and attract many bees and butterflies.
Taste and smell:
Taste: Violet tastes mildly sweet and sometimes a little bitter.
Smell: The typical Little Violet scent is light, a bit vanilla, sometimes accompanied by a woody or powdery aroma.
Origin:
Iran
Cooking dishes:
Candy: Small violet flowers are often made into candies, dehydrated and candied, and used as dessert decorations.
Desserts: Its flowers and leaves can be used to decorate cakes, cookies or other desserts.
Salads: Fresh baby violet leaves can be added to salads to provide a slight tang.
Beverages: Petite violet flowers can be made into a spiced syrup and added to cocktails, iced tea or sparkling water.
Jam: Small violet flowers can be made into jam or jelly, and the unique color and flavor are very popular.
**Little violets have relatively few uses in cooking, but their beautiful appearance and unique aroma make them ideal for many fine desserts and beverages.