Ceylon Olive locally known as Veralu is a species indigenous to Sri Lanka. Veralu grows on medium sized trees that are naturally grown in home gardens across the country. The green oval shaped unripe fruit is boiled and seasoned with salt and chili powder and sold as pickles known as Veralu Achcharu which is a popular street food in Sri Lanka. The ripe fruit can be eaten with sugar or jaggery. In addition to its addictive taste it also has important medical benefits.
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