Chironji – Most people know this name as an ingredient used for dressing the various sweet dishes cooked in their kitchen on special occasions. As it replaces the almonds, it is also called ‘cuddapah almond’. It is also known as chironji tree, almondette, calumpong nut, cheronjee, or hamilton mombin.
Chironji seeds are often ground and mixed with gram flour and curd, honey and lemon, or rose water and multani mitti (fuller’s Earth) to make cleansing scrubs. These scrubs protect the skin against infections and prevent acne. Chironji seed oil has astringent properties, and can help in regularising bowel movements.
Chironji seeds can be eaten raw. They are added to various food preparations like Halwa, Kheer etc. for garnishing. However, seeds can also be roasted or fried to enhance the flavour
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