A History of Agriculture in India v2.c77.s2: Sour Fruits
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c77.s2
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Sour Fruits
v2.c77.s2.1
'The Kamraks and the Narangis are in season during winter; the Ambilis, the Badhals, Mountain-grapes, the Phalsas, and the Labhiras during summer;
v2.c77.s2.2
and the Kaits, the Pakars, the Karnas, the Jamans, the Karaundas and the Jhan-bhiris during the rains.
v2.c77.s2.3
'The fruits of Hindustan are either sweet, or subacid, or sour; each kind is numerous. Some fruits also taste well when dry; others as above described are used when cooked.
v2.c77.s2.4
'Oranges have the colour of saffron, and the shape of quinces. They belong to the best fruits to be had in Hindustan. The tree resembles the lime tree; its flower has a weak but fine smell.