Raisins
Raisins are dried grapes with concentrated sweetness and a chewy bite. Use them whole, chop them for finer texture, or plump them briefly when a softer result is wanted.
Identity
Chewy dried grapes
Use as-is for chew, or plump for softness.
Raisins add sweetness without much free liquid. They can be folded into doughs and batters, stirred into grains, or softened in warm liquid when you want them less firm in the finished dish.
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Used In Recipes
Malai Kofta (Restaurant Style)
Malai KoftaMalai Kofta (Restaurant Style)Medium
- 1 tablespoon raisins ((fine chopped, 8 to 10, optional))
Substitutions
Acceptable
Walnuts -> Raisins
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!