Naringi (wood apple)

Naringi crenulata

spice · fruit

A fruit ground into powder with spices, once exported from India to the coasts of Arabia to season fish and meat.

Origin

India

Where to find it

It grows in the dry forests and scrub of the Deccan and Sri Lanka.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A pinch of the powder is enough, rubbed onto fish or meat before cooking.

Did you know?

Depending on the author, its fruit is described as very sour or intensely bitter.