Occurrence: Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
Season of Availability: Warmer parts of the year
Geography: Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Method of Propagation: Seed propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Leaves & Seeds
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes
Ripe: Yes
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Young leaves and shoots eaten raw or steamed with rice or cooked in soup/stew; fruit is eaten raw when ripe or pickled when unripe.
As Medicine: Bark helps reduce fever; ripe fruit helps with digestion; decoction helps with feverish feeling; local application reduces pain and itching.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: Not required
Boiling Before Cooking: Not required
Pickling: Yes, Unripe Fruits
Brining: No
Fermenting: No
Drying for later Consumption: No
Overall Method: Young leaves and shoots eaten raw or steamed with rice or cooked in soup/stew; fruit is eaten raw when ripe, or pickled when unripe.
Tribal Wisdom: Bark helps reduce fever; ripe fruit helps with digestion; decoction helps with feverish feeling; local application reduces pain and itching.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Remove petals and sepals from flowers, but keep the egg cells. Boil the female reproductive part with garcinia and salt, then discard the water.
Add curry powder, chili powder, salt, and coconut milk. Cook.
