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Dried fruit is fruit that has been dried, either naturally or through use of a machine, such as a food dehydrator. Raisins, prunes, figs and dates are examples of popular dried fruits used in eatern cuisines.
Nuts are a natural source of protein, high in fibre and used extensively in Indian cooking especially by vegetarians. They form the basis for a variety of tasty sweet and savoury dishes and for an Indian sweet not to be prepared without ground nuts or dried fruit is a rarity. |
