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UNRAVEL THE SECRETS OF A LOCAL SEASONAL FRUIT – JAMUN OR NAVAL PAZHAM

Chef Saravanakumar presents this humble fruit with a twist

Throughout childhood, we were all familiar with the sight of heaps of these purple shiny fruits in bazaars. Especially during summer, we all consumed the Jamun fruit as a common snack, without being aware that it is a storehouse of unimaginable nutritional values.

Mostly in western desserts, there is a preference for a variety of berries for a visually appealing sweet dish. When I try to make a fusion dessert for our TGR Feast, I chose this Jamun fruit in the first place from among all the fruits.

Jamun fruit, which is commonly known as Naval Pazham or Nagapazham in Tamil language, also goes by the names of Java Plum, Black Plum and Jambul. This precious seasonal fruit can be seen in the market only between June to August.

Health benefits:

• Jamun fruit is an excellent source of iron, potassium, vitamin C, and also a rich source of antioxidants and calcium. • It also contains many nutrients such as thiamine, fiber, folic acid and others. • Jamun fruit is known to treat many health conditions such as heart problems, skin issues, and many other medical issues. • The fruit is said to be good for diabetics and also for the purification of blood. Diabetics can drink this fruit juice without increasing their sugar level

• The seeds of this fruit are used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicines for treating digestive ailments. • The fruit is a rich source of vitamins that detoxify one’s body, treat digestive disorders, and act as an anti-cancer agent also.

Caution:

• It is not advisable to consume Jamun fruit on an empty stomach as it is acidic in nature. • We should never drink milk after eating Jamun fruit, as it will create digestive problems.

Method of preparation:

• Remove the seeds from Jamun fruit, crush and keep aside. • Mix condensed milk and castor sugar thoroughly. • Add fresh cream and whipped cream and blend it well. • Soak gelatin in 20 ml of water for two minutes and allow it to boil, and then allow it to cool and add to the mixture. • Now add crushed Jamun fruit and fold it well. • Fill it in a desired serving bowl. • Freeze it for 40 minutes. • Once it gets set, garnish it with chopped

Jamun fruit flesh and serve chilled.

Recipe:

Just like strawberry or blue berry, we can use Jamun fruit also in making delicious dishes. Here I have shared a simple and delicious western dessert by using Jamun fruit.

Jamun Fruit Soufflé Ingredients: Quantity:

Jamun Fruit 100 gm Condensed Milk 50 gm Fresh Cream 100 ml Milk 100 ml Gelatin 20 gm Castor Sugar 50 gm Whipped Cream 50 gm

Chef Saravanakumar

Executive Sous Chef, The Grand Regent

Culinary Regards,

Chef Saravanakumar

The Grand Regent

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