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Crosnes refer to tiny, crisp, white tubers belonging to the mint family that have a nutty, artichoke-like flavor. They are seasonal in Winter and popular in French cuisine. Crosnes ar also known as Chinese artichokes, Japanese artichokes, and Chorogi.

Chorogi which is also known as Japanese artichoke, Knotroot, Chinese artichoke and Crosnes refers to a hairy plant which is a native of China and Japan. It has small white tubers that have a sweet, nutty taste similar to a jerusalem artichoke. Chorogi is seldom found in the United States but, if available, it should be purchased when firm and white. Chorogi can be refrigerated in a plastic bag up to a week. Chorogi can be eaten raw, or boiled, baked or steamed.

Ceviz Tatlisi refers to a Turkish candied walnuts drizzled with Tahini. Ceviz is Turkish for walnut.

Ciger Kebab refers to Turkish dish, specifically the main and famous dish of the city of Diyarbakir that is made of skewered chunks of liver cooked over charcoal. When cook the Ciger Kebab is very tasty and juicy. Diyarbakir has a history tracing back to 7.500 B.C. The city is located at the north of Mesopotamia, in the Southeast Anatolian Region of Turkey.

Chiroti is a popular sweet dish from the State of Karnataka, India which is deep fried in oil and served with Badami Halu. Chiroti is made from a mixture of refined flour, fine semolina, ghee and rice flour. Badami Halu refers to one of Karnataka's refreshing beverage prepared with milk and crushed almonds.

Ciger /Ciger is the Turkish word for liver or lung/lungs, which is used for food usually of lamb or sheep. Ciger can be fried, roasted, can be an ingredient for making sausages, used as stuffing or filling. Ciger Tavasi is fried lamb liver; Ciger Salami is liverwurst, etc.

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