How to Make Haft Mewa/Seven dry fruits Compote: Haft Mewa Dessert Afghan dry fruit cocktail Recipe

dried figs

🥗Healthier: fresh figs

💰Cheaper: dried prunes

Fresh figs offer a lighter texture, while prunes are often more affordable.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while peanuts are generally less expensive.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water maintains a floral note, while vanilla is more accessible.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: canned apricots

Fresh apricots are lighter, while canned are convenient and often cheaper.

Soak the walnuts, almonds, pistachios, apricots, green raisins, oleaster, and black raisins in boiled water for a few hours until plump.

Drain the water and chop the soaked fruits and nuts into bite-sized pieces if necessary.

Mix the chopped fruits and nuts together in a large bowl.

Add the whole cardamom seeds to the mixture.

Let the mixture sit for a while to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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