{"product_id":"kashmiri-munakka","title":"Kashmiri Munakka","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKashmiri Munakka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Just Another Raisin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark. Plump. Naturally sweet. Traditionally dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKashmiri Munakka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is selected for its fuller body, rich natural sweetness and satisfyingly chewy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may look like a raisin at first glance — but Munakka has its own character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Munakka?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMunakka is made by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrying mature grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing much of their natural moisture to gradually reduce while concentrating the fruit's natural sugars and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the small, everyday kishmish most of us are familiar with, Munakka is typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger, fleshier and darker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a deeper sweetness and a softer, more substantial bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the grape variety, traditional Munakka may also contain seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMunakka vs Regular Raisins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular Kishmish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually smaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly seedless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighter in colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweeter, lighter bite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly used in desserts and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMunakka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally larger and plumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarker in appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuller, chewier texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay naturally contain seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally eaten on its own or soaked overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Valleys of Kashmir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape cultivation has a long history in Kashmir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valley's temperate climate has supported different grape varieties for generations, with areas such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGanderbal historically known for grape cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Kashmiri Munakka celebrates this lesser-known side of Kashmir — beyond its famous walnuts, almonds and saffron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Grape to Munakka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. The Grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature grapes are selected for their size, ripeness and natural sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are dried, gradually reducing their moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the fruit loses water, it naturally shrivels and darkens while its sweetness and flavour become more concentrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Naturally Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal dried fruit isn't supposed to look perfectly identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may notice differences in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esize, colour, wrinkles and texture from one Munakka to another\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These natural variations are part of the fruit, not a defect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Selected \u0026amp; Packed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe carefully select our Munakka for the taste, texture and quality we want to offer before it carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Our Kashmiri Munakka?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from Kashmir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlump \u0026amp; chewy texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully selected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional dried fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo need for artificial sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicious eaten directly or soaked overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Eat Munakka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEat it directly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a few pieces as a naturally sweet dry-fruit snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak overnight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak Munakka in water overnight and enjoy the softened fruit the next morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd to breakfast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChop and add it to porridge, oats, yoghurt or breakfast bowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Indian recipes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it in kheer, halwa, pulao and other dishes where you want a richer dried-fruit sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Simple Fruit. A Traditional Process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes the best foods don't need to be reinvented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes. Time. Drying. And careful selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes good Munakka special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMom's Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I wouldn't serve it to my own family, it wouldn't carry the Herbs \u0026amp; Spices name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe choose ingredients for what they really are — not for how perfect they can be made to look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKashmiri Munakka — naturally imperfect, naturally delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbs \u0026 Spices","offers":[{"title":"50 gms","offer_id":59769745015070,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 gms","offer_id":59769745047838,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 gms","offer_id":59769745080606,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/4040\/1438\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-08-13at8.49.42PM.jpg?v=1786634400","url":"https:\/\/myherbsandspices.com\/products\/kashmiri-munakka","provider":"Herbs \u0026 Spices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}