
This traditional Afghan haft mewa recipe is healthy, naturally sweet, and requires only 10 minutes of active cooking to blanch the nuts. Traditionally prepared for Nowruz, this refreshing compote features seven dried fruits and nuts soaked in a sweet, rosewater-infused syrup. It is a cooling, festive treat that makes a perfect breakfast or light dessert.
Place the raw almonds and walnuts in separate small heatproof bowls, cover them with boiling water, and let them sit for 10 minutes to soften the skins.
Drain the almonds and walnuts, then gently pinch each nut between your fingers to easily slip off the skins, leaving them clean and white.
Thoroughly rinse the green raisins, red raisins, dried apricots, and dried figs under cold running water to remove any surface dust or debris.
In a large glass bowl or decorative pitcher, combine the peeled almonds, walnuts, raw pistachios, rinsed raisins, apricots, and figs.
Pour the filtered water and rosewater over the fruit and nut mixture, stirring gently with a spoon to ensure everything is completely submerged.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 24 to 48 hours, allowing the dried fruits to plump up and infuse the water with their natural sugars.
Ladle the chilled haft mewa into individual small bowls or glasses, making sure each serving contains a balanced mix of the softened fruits, crunchy nuts, and sweet, fragrant liquid.





