Description
Yalda Night is an ancient Persian festival celebrating the longest night of the year.
Ingredients
- Watermelon – 1 large
- Pomegranate – 2
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios) – 1 cup
- Dried fruits (figs, apricots) – 1 cup
- Herbs (mint, basil) – for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into slices.
- Open pomegranates and collect the seeds.
- Mix nuts and dried fruits in a bowl.
- Arrange watermelon slices on a platter.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the watermelon.
- Add the mixed nuts and dried fruits.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Celebrate with family and friends.
- Share stories and poetry.
- Enjoy traditional music.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Celebration
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Yalda Night, Persian Festival, Winter Solstice