Locomotoring

This is a story surrounding a young Rangpur lime tree that is growing in our courtyard. Some might know the name Rangpur from Tanqueray Rangpur Lime gin. It turns out that this lime is from my ancestral land.

In Bengal, we have a lime called Gandhraj, literally translates to the king of fragrance. The closest it comes to is the smell of thai lime leaves. But the fruit is smooth skinned. Like thai lime, it isn’t juicy. But unlike thai lime, it is the fruit of Gandhraj that has culinary uses. Bengali food tastes the best when eaten with your fingers (link). A single fruit of Gandhraj can be cut into quarters or six pieces and shared by the entire family. The fruit is squeezed with your fingers leaving the amazing aroma on the plate and on your fingers. Every time you bring your food to your mouth, the fragrance of Gandhraj causes a palate cleansing effect.