SOUR BLISS

Have You Ever Had Pomelos?

A tangy delight with health benefits and winter memories

She cuts a Pomelo sitting outside in the winter sun — Image by Author

In Assamese, we call this fruit Rabab Tenga. In English Pomelo or Shaddock Fruit. In our region we usually have them during winters, sitting outside in the sun.

Having this fruit can help maintain your blood pressure. It’s also healthy for your heart, lowers bad cholesterol and naturally raises good cholesterol.

Breaking the flesh into smaller bits — Image by Author

The big juicy citrus fruit has a texture somewhat similar to lemon or orange. From the inside, it looks pinkish.

Pomelo with coriander and chilli — Image by the Author

We have them with chilli and coriander leaves.

Making the mash — Image by the Author

Then we add some salt. Some people like to add oil and sugar too.

Facial expressions after having that damn sour fruit.

She felt the sour. Posing for the picture — Image by the Author

My Mom surely did some overacting. But cute anyway.

Mom did a good job too — Image by the Author

What do you call this fruit in your region?