Treat your guests to a beloved staple of Central Asian hospitality with our Traditional Afghan Nuqal. Packaged in a convenient 400-gram bag, these premium whole almonds are expertly roasted and enrobed in a crisp, delicate, hand-spun sugar shell to create the ultimate authentic sweet treat.
Every single bite delivers a perfect contrast of textures: a satisfying, sweet crunch followed by the rich, buttery warmth of a premium roasted almond. Nuqal is a beautiful expression of traditional Afghan confectionery craftsmanship that elevates any sweet platter.
Why Our Afghan Nuqal Stands Out
Premium Whole Almond Core: Crafted using high-quality, nutrient-dense whole almonds that are roasted to perfection before coating.
Authentic Hand-Spun Sugar Coating: Made using traditional confectionery techniques to ensure the classic, uneven candy exterior that shatters perfectly when bitten.
The Ultimate Hospitality Companion: In Afghan culture, no guest tray is complete without Nuqal. It is the defining sweet for Eid, family gatherings, and everyday tea times.
100% Clean Ingredients: Simple, pure components with no heavy artificial preservatives or synthetic additives.
Best Ways to Serve & Enjoy
With Hot Cardamom Tea: The absolute traditional way—enjoy a piece of Nuqal while sipping hot Afghan green or black tea to let the sweetness perfectly complement the hot brew.
Festive & Holiday Platters: Arrange them alongside dried white mulberries, green raisins, and pistachios for a striking, traditional Meewa-e-Khushk (dry fruit tray).
Gourmet Crunchy Garnish: Crush them gently to top off traditional cream-filled pastries, cardamom puddings (Firnee), or vanilla ice cream.
Product Specifications
Weight: 400 grams
Product Type: Traditional Afghan Sugar-Coated Caramelized Almonds (Nuqal)
Very good products (the baklava is amazing) and awesome customer service! They took the time to help me and to give me cooking advice :)
Nika G.
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a year ago
The man was really nice and let us try different spices and explained to us how to use them. The spices smell amazing, can't wait to cook with them. Thank you so much!
Hashim Zazai
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a year ago
The best Afghan shop in Prague so far! Super friendly, welcoming and helpful owners.
Ahmad Naser Sultani
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9 months ago
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