Raisins (Kishmish)

Raisins are one of the most fundamental dry fruits in any Indian household. They go into the rice, the sweets, the kheer and the trail mix. They sweeten without being overbearing and they add a pleasant chew and a burst of natural sweetness wherever they are used. A pantry without kishmish feels somehow incomplete.

At Noha Harvest we stock raisins that are genuinely plump and moist rather than dry and shrunken. Fresh raisins should have some give when you press them and should taste of actual grapes, not just sugar.

Simple, natural and endlessly useful.

Good to know

• Natural source of iron which supports healthy blood and energy levels
• Contains tartaric acid which promotes healthy gut bacteria
• Good source of potassium and B vitamins
• Natural sugar content provides quick energy without the crash
• Antioxidants including resveratrol support heart health

How people use them

• In pulao, biryani and rice dishes
• In halwa, kheer and traditional Indian sweets
• Mixed into trail mixes and granola
• Added to school tiffins as a healthy sweet snack
• Soaked in water overnight as a traditional iron tonic