What is it called in different languages?
Telugu: vaakkai
Kannada: kauli hannu
Tamil: kilakkai
Bengali: koromcha
English: black currant or Christ’s thorn
Hindi: karaunda/ gotho
About karonda: The botanical name of karonda fruit is carissa carandas. It is originated from the Himalayas. The ripen fruits are dark red or purple in color and they have a sour-sweet flavor whereas the raw ones have green-white color. It is a rich source of vitamin C, B, iron, antioxidants.
Benefits:
– Improves digestion
– Reduces abdominal pain
– Treats fever
– Improves mental health
– Treats inflammation
– Good for heart health
Uses:
– You can make juice –https://youtu.be/xmEM2SNvdG8
– Can make chutney –https://youtu.be/kP8xWjwP28E
– You can make pickle –https://youtu.be/IFSU6LxLudo
– Can make jam –https://youtu.be/QUkZ5wP0DWY
– You can make dal –https://youtu.be/3WxBZ-uPOrg
– Can make pulav –https://youtu.be/xEeEtjZlzUU