Appearance
It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10–12 metres tall, deciduous in the dry season. The leaves are 10–20 centimetres obcordate shaped, long and broad, rounded, and bilobed at the base and apex. The flowers are conspicuous, bright pink or white, 8–12 centimetres diameter, with five petals. The fruit is a pod 15–30 centimetres long, containing several seeds.
Food
Kachnar is widely used as an ingredient in many Pakistani and Indian recipes. Traditional kachnar curry is prepared using kachnar buds, yogurt, onions and native Pakistani and Indian spices. Kachnar buds are also eaten as a stir fried vegetable and used to make achaar, a pickle in many parts of the Indian sub-continent. In Rawalpindi, Pakistan Kachnar is cooked with minced beef.
Uses
Kachnar is widely used as an ingredient in many Pakistani and Indian recipes. Traditional kachnar curry is prepared using kachnar buds, yogurt, onions and native Pakistani and Indian spices. Kachnar buds are also eaten as a stir fried vegetable and used to make achaar, a pickle in many parts of the Indian sub-continent. In Rawalpindi, Pakistan Kachnar is cooked with minced beef.References:
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