Citrus assamensis explained

Citrus assamensis, the adajamir or ginger lime, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to Assam and Bangladesh. It is mainly cultivated in the Sylhet Region.[1] It is locally cultivated for its fruit, which give a very sour juice with an aroma reminiscent of ginger or eucalyptus.[2] [3]

Culinary use

In the Sylhet Region the fruit is used to make tenga/khatta, and is known as adalebur tenga/khatta. Adajamiror khatta is normally cooked with fish.

Notes and References

  1. 771850-1 . Citrus assamensis R.M.Dutta & Bhattacharya . 22 August 2022 .
  2. Cytogenetical Studies in Genus Citrus Citrus assamensis . 1962 . Raghuvanshi . S. S. . Caryologia . 15 . 143–149 . 10.1080/00087114.1962.10796056 . free .
  3. Book: Indian Ethnobotany: Emerging Trends . Jain . A. K. . July 2016 . 265–266 p. 9789386102126 .