Galgal

 It is found in semi wild state in the North West Indian hill states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It is indigenous to India. Galgal is also cultivated on a limited extent. Trees are medium in size with an irregular and loose crown. Fruits are ovate oblong in shape, yellow in colour, 10-11.5 cm in diameter, weight 400 - 500g, The main use of fruits in making pickle. Galgal pickle is very popular in North India and there exists a sizeable trade in it. Villagers concentrate galgal juice by heating. This juice, which is called “chukh” in local dialect, is then stored in glass bottles and is then used later in the season. Juice of galgal is also used as a souring agent in many food preparations.