Garcinia xanthochymus

Garcinia xanthochymus
It is better known as Defal in Bangladesh. This fruit is rich in Vitamin C and has many benefits. Although native to Malaysia, this fruit is found in S****ylhet and Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.

It is more common in hilly areas.
This fruit is more Sour than tamarind. In Sylhet, it is cooked and eaten with pulses and curry.

It can also be eaten mashed and pickled. As it contains a lot of vitamin C, it increase the taste in the mouth and also helps in reducing belly fat.

These are sold at Tk 30 per kg in the local market of Sylhet.

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Thanks for this nice post- @Papel_Mahammud Bhai. I think this post should go under the Food & Drink category instead of photography. Thanks

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Hi @Papel_Mahammud ,

Thank you for sharing your post with us. Have you ever pickled them? If yes, would you mind sharing the recipe with us?

I am relabeling your post on the Food & Drink board. This is where we share recommendations on great restaurants and cafes, tips on taking great food photos, food news, photos of delicious meals we have had, information about food culture in various countries, and more.

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Thank you bhaiâ€Ļ Hmm bhai Mistake hoye geche @MukulR

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