FRUIT 8i 



Khantal, etc. (Hindustani) ; Choohada (Sumatra) ; and 

 supposed to be a native of the mountain forests of the 

 Western Ghats and the Eastern Chats, India. There are 

 two varieties : (1) Kujja, or hard kind with much edible 

 pulp, exterior of the fruit smooth and green, and the seeds 

 (or nuts) comparatively small ; (2) Ghila, or soft kind, 

 much smaller, inferior, with rou^^h exterior. IMajor Di'ury 

 says that if it is planted in stony soil it will grow short and 

 thick, in sandy soil tall and spreading ; but if the roots 

 come in contact with stagnant water the tree will not bear 

 fruit. As the fruit ripens the tree is covered with mats, 

 etc., to protect it from birds. 



The external rough skin of the fruit is rejected, and the 

 yellow pulp which surrounds the seeds is eaten. It is 

 regarded as one of the best Indian fruits, having a strong 

 smell and flavour, but which gains on the taste. One 

 authority states that " it has a luscious sweetness." 



The unripe fruit, after the rind is removed, is cut into 

 small pieces, and cooked in curry with shrimps, etc. The 

 ripe pulp and seeds are also used in curry. 



The seeds of the ripe fruit, when roasted, are eaten, and 

 resemble chestnuts ; or they may be ground into flour ; 

 used in curries ; or cooked in oil. 



Granadilla 



{Passiflord) 



The genus Passiflora is found in Virginia, North 

 America to South Brazil and Chili, and East Indies. The 

 fruit has a very delicate aroma. The following are the 

 best varieties : — 



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