Carissa Carrandas Pickle

Here is another pickle you can add to your collection. Pickle or achaar is a must to spice up any typical Indian meal. Carranda pickle ( Karonda Achar ) is made from a type of berry fruit called Carranda or cranberries. It is green in color when unripe and turns red when ripe. Karonda Achar, Carranda provides a mix of sour and tarty flavors, which makes it perfect to be turned into a pickle.
Apart from its winsome flavor, Carranda is also known for its nutritional and medicinal value. It is highly rich in vitamin C and iron content. Carranda ( Karonda Achar ) is also great for heart health as it helps in managing cholesterol levels. It has been commonly used for traditional healing practices as it is brimming with anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Carranda also has a few medicinal properties such as it helps to cure worms, fungal infections, anemia, diarrhea, fever, skin and ear infections. Carranda is a tart berry, so it is mainly used for making pickles, chutney, jam, and different types of preserves.