Afghan Haft Mewa Recipe
Haft mewa is a fruit and nut dish from Afghanistan, made with 7 fruits and nuts, including include berries, raisins, walnuts, dried apricots, pistachios and almonds. The fruits and nuts are soaked in sweetened rosewater to give them a signature aroma and flavor.
The word ‘Haft’ means Seven and ‘Mewa’ means Fruits and Nuts.
Origin & Cultural Significance
Haft mewa is traditionally served during Nowruz, the Afghan New Year, which is celebrated on the first day of spring. These traditional fruits and nuts are consumed for breakfast and are typically served cold.
There may be some variations in the fruits and nuts included in haft mewa due to regional availability.
Afghan Haft Mewa Recipe
Haft mewa is a fruit and nut dish from Afghanistan, traditionally served during Nowruz, the Afghan New Year.
Ingredients
- Raisins (golden) - 1 cup
- Raisins (dark) - 1 cup
- Almonds - 1 cup
- Walnuts - 1 cup
- Pistachios - 1 cup
- Dried apricots (sliced) - 1 cup
- Dried prunes (pitted) - 1 cup
- Water - 4 cups
Instructions
- Soak the almonds in hot water for 10 minutes, peel off the skins and set them aside.
- Remove any shells or loose skins from the pistachios.
- Break the walnuts into small pieces.
- Rinse the raisins (golden and dark) and dried prunes in cool water to remove any dirt.
- Slice the dried apricots into smaller pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared almonds, walnuts, pistachios, raisins, dried apricots, and prunes.
- Pour the water over the mixture, ensuring the fruits and nuts are fully submerged.
- Cover the bowl and let the mixture soak overnight at room temperature to allow the fruits to soften.
- Before serving, gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 644Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 86gFiber: 11gSugar: 56gProtein: 15g
Nutrition is provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It is for general information purposes and is only a rough estimation.
