Chirati / चिराटी / Madras Pea Pumpkin / Mukia maderaspatana (L.)
- Local Name: Chirati / चिराटी
- Common Name: Madras Pea Pumpkin
- Botanical Name: Mukia maderaspatana (L.)
Status & Habitat
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- Geography: West africa to Australia
- Method of Propagation: Seed or cuttings
- Part used for Propagation: Seeds or plant cuttings
Edible Parts
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- Can be Eaten Raw:
Method of Consumption
- Raw: Yes
- Ripe: Yes
- Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
- Dangerous Form to Consume:
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- As Medicine:
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- Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together:
- Souring Agents Required:
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
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Tribal Wisdom
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Recipes / Usage
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