Almonds or Badaam have been prized since ancient times as one of the humankind’s most beloved nuts.. Almonds are categorized into two groups which are sweet and bitter. Traditionally sweet almonds are edible, while bitter almonds are used to make almond oil, common oil that is used to add flavour to food. The delicately flavoured and versatile almond is available throughout the year to make a healthy and tasty addition to both sweet and savoury dishes and also eaten raw as healthy snacks. Ancient ayurvedic practitioners also believed that almonds are capable of increasing the brain capacity, intellectual ability, and longevity. They are highly nutritious and extremely healthy. This highly nutritional nut is a rich source of vitamin E, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, iron, and magnesium. They are the most packed with nutrients and beneficial components..