Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.
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Major growing area
Intermediate zone
NOTABLE FACTS
Cassia auriculata is an evergreen shrub that grows in many parts of India and in other parts of Asia. The flower, leaves, stem, root, and unripe fruit are used for treatment, especially in Ayurvedic medicine.
AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES
Ranawara is effective against diabetes, rheumatism, conjuctivitis, constipation, liver disease and urinary tract diseases.
TRY-ME RECIPES
Ranawara makes a highly potent and medicinally beneficial herbal tea. Young leaves may be eaten as a vegetable.