Wild jack are uber seasonal. They grow only for few weeks in the month of April in & around Udupi, Mangalore. This summer fruit grows on trees & is delicious & sweet on ripening.
It's called pasponos in Konkani, hebalasu in Kannada.
Raw wild jacks are eaten only on pickling them. They are stored in brine & are then used to make yummy dishes. They can be stored for year or two in brine.
Ripe wild jack are only enjoyed as a fruit majorly.
Here's how it is when ripe, here's how it is eaten.
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