Nuts and dried fruit are traditional snacks in Iran, and ajil is essentially a Persian trail mix that's especially popular during the new year festivities. Here are two of the many types of ajil: salty and sweet. The nuts can be shelled or unshelled, but are usually unsalted.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 6 cups (salty ajil); 8 cups (sweet ajil)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the salty ajil: Place the pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pistachios in a large bowl and stir together with a large spoon. Cover and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- For the sweet ajil: Place the dried apricots, dried figs, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, dried mulberries, raisins and sultanas in a large bowl and stir together with a large spoon. Cover or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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