Report-Krishna Kumar Gaur
Jodhpur. The food of Rajasthan is famous in the world. People enjoy the delicious dish of Ker Sangri with Dal-Bafla-Churma. Ker is called dry fruit of Marwar. Its specialty is that its price increases after drying. Ker is rich in taste as well as nutritious and natural properties. It is eaten with relish in Rajasthan, from the hut of the poor to the five star hotels.
Dry fruit of Marwar i.e. Ker. Ker Sangri, which has special recognition across the world as a dry fruit, is full of natural properties. Ker, Kumtia and Sangri, which are called dry fruits of Marwar, have become synonymous with Marwari cuisine not only in the country but also abroad. As soon as the summer season starts, its bumper arrival starts in the market.
The dry fruits of Marwar have arrived
Nowadays, wherever you look, from the major markets of Rajasthan to the streets, you can see it everywhere. Their sales are increasing in Biroad, Siwanchi Gate, Pavata and Chaupasni Housing Board areas of Jodhpur. These days, due to high demand, the prices of carry and ker are also on the rise. Due to its demand in many parts of the country and abroad, it has now become a means of employment for the people. If you know the specialty of Ker Sangri, you will know that it is not sown, this special vegetable given by nature is full of medicinal properties. Ker Sangri is found only in dry areas of Marwar.
Harvesting in Phagun
The Sangri and Ker trees growing on the Khejri tree bear fruit till Holi. The prices of green ker and green sangri in the market are much lower as compared to dry ker sangri. Dry ker is sold at the price of dry fruits. There are many varieties of ker. In this, fine colors are expensive. There are two types of sangri in which thin sangri is a bit expensive. Hare Ker pickle is world famous in Marwar. Although this pickle is available all year round in Marwar, but its prices remain high in the off season. Presently in the local market, fresh ker is available at Rs 200 to Rs 350 per kg and sangri at Rs 150 to Rs 250. Later, the price of this same ker as a dry vegetable reaches Rs 1200 per kg.
Demand from huts to five star hotels
In Marwar, Ker Sangri is also included in Prasad. On Shitalashtami, dry Ker vegetable is kept in the Prasad of Mother Goddess. Just after that its season starts. This vegetable does not spoil for about a week. Due to the tradition of eating cold food for the first seven days, Ker Sangri vegetable and Launji with jaggery and amchoor were used more. Now modern use of Ker is also being started. Modern chefs have started making different varieties of this vegetable by doing many experiments. Now Kerr has made his special place in the menu of Five Star also.
Marwar’s ker is costlier than almonds
In dry fruits, American almonds are being sold for Rs 800 per kg. Whereas in comparison to the price of almond, fine kernel is being sold at Rs 1400 per kg and large kernel is being sold at Rs 1000 per kg. The current price of Sangri is Rs 1200 to 1400 per kg.
flowers blooming in hot earth
As the mercury starts rising in Marwar, the ker trees become covered with flowers. Flowers start appearing on it in February and leaves start appearing in April-May. In this season, Sangri also starts appearing on Khejri. This season lasts for one month.
Bumper production in these areas of Marwar
There is huge production of ker in Marwar. It yielded bumper crops in more than two dozen nearby villages including Bhojasar, Bhinyasar, Ghantiyali, Chimana, Chakhu, Luna, Udat, Kelansar, Ranisar, Barjasar, Suvap, Ishru, Kerala, Barsinga Ka Bas, Padiya Mutai, Chadi and Laxman Nagar. Is. The women of these villages come to the city to sell ker and sangri. Here they are earning well by selling at good prices.
treasure of health
Experts say that natural nutrients are found in Sangri beans. They are rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, protein and fiber. The specialty is that no chemicals or medicines are used in ker cultivation. Consuming this natural vegetable increases the body’s immunity. Both ker and sangri are rich in antioxidants.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 5, 2024, 16:37 IST