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Ker

Technical Name : Capparis decidua
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is very sour in taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Ker can be used for making indian classic dish, dal.
  2. It can be pickled and can also be used for making chutneys.

Common names and forms

  1. Kerda
  2. Kerda (Tenti Dela)
  3. Super Ker

Description

Ker is a small moderate sized, thorny bush found in the arid region of Rajasthan, India. It is grown for its green berry like fruit. It bears fruit two to three times a year, in the months of april and may.

Health benefits

  • Ker can be used for as a diuretic.(1)
  • It also acts as a tonic and appetite stimulant.(1)
  • It can be used to treat rheumatism, cough, and asthma.(1)
  • It can also be used to treat constipation and stomach ailments in its pickled form.(1)

Selection Guide

Go for smaller, fresh ker berries as they are considered to be tastier. For dried ker berries, choose among whole, cracked or broken ker berries. Make sure they are free from dust and debris.

Resource & Links

(1) http://theindianvegan.blogspot.com/2013/03/all-about-kair-capparis-decidua-in-india.html

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