This fleshy and juicy fruit is widely cultivated in Uttarakhand, and it is a popular fruit too
It is commonly found in the bitter apricot kernel, cherry, apple seed, and almond. Several reports revealed that apricot kernel has been used for treating hypertension, chronic inflammation, cancer, and other reaction diseases and for the treatment of migraine
Finger millet is one of the cereals grown in Uttarakhand which is known as mandua or koda in local language
Finger millet contains about 5-8% protein, 1-2% ether extractives, 65-75% carbohydrates, 15-20% dietary fiber and 2.5-3.5% minerals (Chethan and Malleshi 2007a). It has the highest calcium content among all cereals (344 mg/100 g)
