Dry fruit and nuts are very useful ingredient in both savory cooking and desserts. They can be added to meals and desserts in different ways to make them even more delicious. Raisins, dried apples, dried figs, and dried bananas, apricots, dates and other types of dried fruit can be used in a variety of ways. Dry fruits provide good alternative to fresh fruit as they have longer shelf life. Dry fruits and nuts are rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and also contain calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, copper etc. they are high in fiber and carbohydrates and low in fat. Dry fruits have more stronger and intense flavour.