AJIL

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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

2 cups roasted and salted unshelled pumpkin seeds
1 cup roasted almonds
1 cup roasted cashews
1 cup roasted hazelnuts
1 cup roasted unshelled pistachios
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1 cup dried figs, halved
1 cup roasted almonds
1 cup roasted cashews
1 cup roasted hazelnuts
1 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup dried mulberries (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup black raisins
1/2 cup sultanas (see Cook's Note)

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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