Method of Propagation: Seed propagation or cuttings
Part used for Propagation: Seeds or plant cuttings
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Fruits
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes
Ripe: Yes
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Raw fruits are eaten
As Medicine: Unripe fruit used as an astringent; leaf decoction taken for fever, diarrhea, oral inflammation and earache.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A
Boiling Before Cooking: N/A
Pickling: Yes, Unripe fruits
Brining: Yes, Unripe fruits
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: Yes, Unripe fruits
Overall Method: Unripe fruits pickled; ripe fruits eaten raw or used in jams, jellies or squashes.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Rich in copper and iron
Medicinal Benefit: Used as an astringent; helps treat fever, diarrhea, oral inflammation, and earache.
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Unripe fruit used as an astringent; leaf decoction taken for fever, diarrhea, oral inflammation and earache.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Karonde ki Launji:
Rinse karonda well. Slit and remove seeds if needed. Sauté karonda in cumin-spiced oil with turmeric, salt, and red chilli powder. Add water, cover, and cook till soft. Add sugar and cook till thickened. Serve with roti, poori, or paratha.
