Cashew Nuts
Cashew nuts or Kaju :
are technically not nuts but seeds. The scientific name of cashew nuts is Anacardium occidentale, which belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. It is a popular ingredient in various Indian dishes and dairy alternatives like cream and cashew milk. They have a rich nutty flavour.
The Cashew is cultivate primarily in India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Benin, Brazil and other countries in East and West Central Africa and South East Asia. Plantings have also been established in South Africa and Australia.
Almonds / Badam
Almonds : are rich in protein, fibre, vitamin E, calcium, copper, magnesium and riboflavin. They are also a source of iron, potassium, zinc and the B vitamins, niacin, thiamine and folate. A 30-gram serving has 13g of healthy unsaturated fats and 1g of saturated fat. Powerful Nutrition: Almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods around. Just one handful (30g or around 23 almonds) per day offers an impressive array of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to keep you going throughout the day.
Dried Fig
Dried figs are excellent sources of minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100g of dried figs contain 680 mg of potassium, 162 mg of calcium, and 2.03 mg of iron. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
