Haft Mewa
Haft Mewa from Afghanistan.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- —
- Rest
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Haft Mewa is listed as side from Afghanistan. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
What you'll need
7 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Dried apricots110 g
- Raisins, 50g light raisins and 110g raisins160 g
- Walnuts50 g
- Almond50 g
- Pistachios50 g
- Cherry50 g
- Rose waterto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Wash the apricots and both raisins and place in a bowl - cover with cold water to 5cm above the fruit.
Step 2
Put the walnuts, pistachos and almonds in another bowl or pan and add boiling water. Leave to soak, and then peel off all the skins as they soften. This is a fiddly job and make take some time - but it's definitely worth the effort! Throw away the water.
Step 3
Combine the fruits with the nuts and cherries, including the juice they have been soaking in. Add the rose water, cover the mixture and leave in the fridge to rest for two days. When you leave the mix, the juice will become sweeter and syrupy, giving the dish a really unique consistency.
Step 4
To serve, spoon the fruit, nuts and juice into individual bowls or cups, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 367 kcal
- Protein
- 10.2 g
- Carbs
- 44.6 g
- Fat
- 19.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1 g
- Fibre
- 6.3 g
- Sugar
- 26.4 g
- Sodium
- 22 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Tree nuts
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
- No structured substitutions for this dish yet.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Haft Mewa take?
50 min all in — 20 min prep, 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Tree nuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.