The seeds of chironji have a wonderful taste and are considered to be a delicacy in India. They are used extensively in baking and in the preparation of desserts and other confectionery products. Just like cashew nuts, powdered chironji seeds are often used for thickening gravies and sauces and to impart a rich and creamy taste to the dishes. Chironji seed oil has medicinal properties similar to that of almond oil and hence is used as its substitute in many pharmaceutical products.
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Panruti,
Tamilnadu.