It is #Tamiñ_ai harvesting season in Ziro valley. Apart from eating it as a seasonal fruit, do we have any other recipes? Can we make anything else out of Tamiñ_ai rather than eating it in raw form?
Mahonia nepalensis (Tamiñ_ai in Apatani language) is a plant species that belongs to the Mahonia genus, which is part of the Berberidaceae family. It is commonly known as the Nepal barberry or Himalayan barberry and is native to the Himalayas and southern China.
Mahonia nepalensis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2-3 meters in height. It has large, glossy, pinnate leaves with spiny edges and produces bright yellow flowers in the spring. The flowers are followed by clusters of blue-black berries that are edible but sour in taste.
In traditional medicine, various parts of the Mahonia nepalensis plant have been used to treat a range of health conditions, including fever, diarrhea, and inflammation. The plant contains several bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids and flavonoids, which are believed to have medicinal properties.
In addition to its medicinal uses, Mahonia nepalensis is also cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is tolerant of a range of growing conditions, including shade, and is relatively low-maintenance.
#Taming or Tamiñ_ai (Mahonia napalensis) is a shrub used by Apatani tribe as a medicine and fo also used in preparing dye. It is also considered holy.  |
| Ripened tamiñ ai |
copy pasted from Incredible Apatani valley 
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