Nature: A medium-sized tree. Kauthecara begins to swell in March-April and begins to ripen in June-August. The cowthacera, the size of a small sumathira, is dark yellow to pale red in color. It tastes sour. There are 4-8 seeds inside the fruit.
Quality: Regular consumption of this thera in different ways prevents us from getting fat, can also keep us completely free from heart disease etc. Thera contains a chemical called Hydroxy citric acid and it keeps it safe from obesity by preventing the accumulation of fat in the body. In case of dysentery, drinking dried cowthecara water can be cured. Kauthecara, which is cut loosely and dried in the sun, gives benefits when consumed in various stomach ailments.
Cuisine: 101 vegetables eaten on Bohag Bihu can be mixed with the anja and eaten. Kauthekera dal, chutney, etc., which is cut and dried in the sun, can be used as sour. Khar (white)