What Is Kishmish?
Kishmish Versus Munakka: Is There Really a Difference?
One of the primary differences between the two is the shape.
- NDTV Food Desk
- Updated: October 20, 2017 14:00 IST
Who doesn't like munching on a handful of nuts and dried fruits every now and then?
These tiny wonders are loaded with essential nutrients and antioxidants that help maintain good health. Dried fruits and nuts are very versatile.
These can be easily blended into shakes, smoothies, hot beverages, summer coolers, dips and soups to add an extra crunch. Kishmish, also known as raisins, are quite a hit with those who have a soft-corner for all things sweet.
Sprinkle them on your morning bowl of cereal and you will not need to turn to regular sugar.
Despite its common use in Indian cooking, some of us may often stumble upon another variant that is often confused with kishmish - munakka. Are these two the same or are there are any characteristics that make them different? Let us find out.
"From an Ayurvedic perspective, munakka is primarily used in deriving medicinal concoctions or medicated alcohol.
Ayurveda uses munakka as it has Indian origins; kishmish is not believed to be native to India," noted Ayurveda expert, Dr. Dhanvantri Tyagi.