Najo Charmagaz

Charmagaz, meaning four brains in Persian, is a traditional Afghan and Iranian mixture of four types of seeds — typically melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, cucumber seeds, and watermelon seeds — that have been cleaned, dried, and sometimes lightly roasted for a nutty, subtly flavoured snack. In traditional Afghan and Persian medicine, Charmagaz is valued as a brain-nourishing and energy-boosting food, commonly soaked and blended into a nutritious milky drink or eaten as a mixed seed snack. It is also used as a topping for traditional sweets and rice puddings. Rich in healthy fats, plant-based protein, zinc, and magnesium, Charmagaz is a deeply traditional and nutritious ingredient. Shop Najo Afghan specialty foods and seeds online at Little India Grocery.