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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Veg Curries » Rajasthani Ker Sangri

    Published: Dec 4, 2022 | Last Updated On: May 30, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Rajasthani Ker Sangri

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    Ker Sangri is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with dried ker berry and sangri beans. Here is a tried and tested authentic recipe to make it at home (vegetarian).

    Here are a few more popular Rajasthani recipes: Rajasthani Makki Ka Dhokla, Panchmel Dal, Rajasthani Haldi Ki Sabzi, Namkeen Oliya, and Rajasthani Sev Tamatar Ki Sabzi.

    Ker sangri served in a bowl.
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    • About Ker Sangri
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Ker Sangri
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
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    About Ker Sangri

    Ker Sangri is a Rajasthani delicacy made using dried Ker berries and Sangri beans. Very simple to make and delicious to eat, it is made in almost all Rajasthani households, especially in the Marwad region of the state.

    The berries and beans are washed very well to remove any dirt and then soaked to rehydrate them. They are then cooked in a yogurt bases spicy masala.

    Every household has its way of making this sabji. While some add yogurt (curd, dahi) to it, some stir fry it with everyday spices.

    Ker Sangri is a great dish when you are out of vegetables. It is also a great sabji to make for travel as it says well at room temperature for 2-3 days.

    You can easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

    Ingredients

    Ker sangri ingredients 1
    Ker sangri ingredients 2
    Ker sangri ingredients 3

    Ker & Sangri – Ker and Sangri are two dry ingredients that are often used in Rajasthani households. A combination of these two makes a great sabzi, that can be eaten with Poori, Paratha, or Phulka.

    Sometimes sangri have stalks still attached to them. Make sure to remove them before cooking.

    Yogurt (Dahi, Curd) – Yogurt adds a little tanginess to this dish. If using homemade curd, make sure it is not sour.

    Spices – This Rajasthani sabzi uses everyday Indian spices such as coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, dry mango powder (amchoor), and salt.

    These spices add a spicy and tangy taste to the dish, which makes it even more delicious.

    Raisins – Raisins are added to the sabzi, which makes it rich and also adds a light sweetness to this spicy tangy dish.

    Oil – You can use any vegetable oil to make this dish. Some households in Rajasthan make it in ghee.

    Others – You will also need asafetida (hing), cumin seeds, fennel seeds (saunf), dry red chilies, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves).

    You can also add Kumathiya (another berry) along with ker sangri to this sabji.

    To make the dish, skip adding asafetida.

    How To Make Ker Sangri

    Prepare Ker And Sangri

    Wash ½ cup dried Ker and 1 and ½ cup dried Sangri separately 2-3 times to remove all the dirt.

    Soak separately in 4-5 cups of water for 8-10 hours.

    Wash again 2-3 times.

    Note – Both ker and sangri grow in the deserts of Rajasthan and have a lot of dirt on them. So washing them very well is very important.

    Add the soaked Ker and Sangri to a pressure cooker.

    Soaked ker, sangri, salta nd water added to a cooker.

    Add 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and stir gently.

    Mixed well.

    Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat. Remove the cooker from the heat.

    Lid of the cooker closed.

    Let the pressure release naturally, and then open the cooker.

    Drain the water and wash ker sangri once more. Keep them aside.

    Cooked ker and sangri.

    Make The Sabji

    Heat 5 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

    Oil heating in a pan.

    Once the oil is hot, add ¼ teaspoon asafetida, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds and saute for 3-4 seconds.

    Asafetida, fennel seeds and cumin seeds added to hot oil.

    Add 4-5 dry red chilies and fry for 4-5 seconds.

    Dry red chilies added to the pan.

    Now add

    • 3 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 2 teaspoon dry mango powder

    and saute for 10-12 seconds.

    Spice powders added to the pan.
    Mixed well.

    Add the cooked ker and sangri and mix well.

    Cooked ker and sangri added to the pan.
    Mixed well.

    Add 2 tablespoon whisked plain yogurt, ¼ cup of raisins, and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well.

    Yogurt, raisins and salt added to the pan.

    Reduce the heat to low.

    Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes.

    Check for salt and add more if needed.

    Pan covered with a lid.

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

    Ready ker sangri garnished with cilantro.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    From where to buy Ker and Sangri?

    If you ever travel to Rajasthan, don’t forget to stock on these dried Ker berries and Sangri beans. These are easily available at any local grocery store in Rajasthan.

    You can find them in Rajasthani stores in your city, or you can even try them at nearby Indian grocery stores.

    You can always order them online too. Many online grocery portals sell dried Ker Berries and Sangri Beans, including Amazon.

    How to make it vegan?

    To make it vegan, You can skip adding yogurt to this sabzi. Just follow the same steps and avoid adding yogurt. You can add some grated tomatoes to replace it.

    How to make it with buttermilk?

    To make it with buttermilk, Ker and Sangri are soaked in buttermilk for 4 to 5 hours or overnight. Once done, they are washed under running water and then cooked with yogurt and spices. They soak up the buttermilk while soaking and taste delicious.

    Serving Suggestions

    Traditionally, Ker Sangri Sabzi is served with Makki Ki Roti or Bajre Ki Roti.

    But you can also serve it with Phulka, Tawa Paratha, Missi Roti, and Puri.

    You can also serve it as a side dish along with Dal, Phulka, and Rice for everyday Indian-style meals.

    Storage Suggestions

    Rajasthani Ker Sangri lasts 2-3 days at room temperature and 10 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.

    If you make it in large quantities, only heat the amount of sabzi you want to serve. Reheating again and again, can decrease the shelf life.

    You can reheat it in the microwave or a pan until nice and warm. If you feel it has become dry, sprinkle a little water and give it a nice mix while reheating.

    You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw, reheat, and serve.

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    Ker Sangri is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with dried ker berry and sangri beans. Here is a tried and tested authentic recipe to make it at home (vegetarian).

    Rajasthani Ker Sangri Recipe

    Ker Sangri is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with dried ker berry and sangri beans. Here is a tried and tested authentic recipe to make it at home (vegetarian).
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Soaking Time: 10 hours hours
    Total Time: 10 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 114kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup dried Ker berries
    • 1 and ½ cup dried Sangri beans
    • 2 teaspoon salt (divided, or to taste)
    • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
    • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
    • 4-5 whole dry red chilies
    • 3 teaspoons coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 2 teaspoons dry mango powder (amchoor)
    • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (dahi, curd)
    • ¼ cup raisins (kishmish)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
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    Instructions

    Prepare Ker And Sangri

    • Wash Ker and Sangri separately 2-3 times to remove all the dirt.
    • Soak separately in 4-5 cups of water for 8-10 hours.
    • Wash again 2-3 times.
    • Note – Both ker and sangri grow in the deserts of Rajasthan and have a lot of dirt on them. So washing them very well is very important.
    • Add the soaked Ker and Sangri to a pressure cooker.
    • Add 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and stir gently.
    • Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat. Remove the cooker from the heat.
    • Let the pressure release naturally and then open the cooker.
    • Drain the water and wash ker and sangri once more. Keep them aside.

    Make The Sabji

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add asafetida, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds and saute for 3-4 seconds.
    • Add dry red chilies and fry for 4-5 seconds.
    • Now add coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and dry mango powder and saute for 10-12 seconds.
    • Add the cooked ker and sangri and mix well.
    • Add yogurt, raisins, and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well.
    • Reduce the heat to low.
    • Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes.
    • Check for salt and add more if needed.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

    Notes

    Both ker and sangri have lots of dust in them. So make sure to wash them multiple times before cooking.
    Sometimes sangri have the stalk still attached to it. Make sure to remove it before cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. [email protected]

      April 21, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      I have never had this but the photos are screaming out to me.. YUMMY!!

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        April 22, 2015 at 11:20 am

        Thnx Prash

        Reply
    2. ratna

      April 22, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      I heard about Ker Sangri in the Masterchef show recently, and always wondered what that was. Thanks Neha. I’m putting it in my to do list for my Rajasthan trip later in the year.

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        April 23, 2015 at 1:46 am

        Thnx Ratna

        Reply
    3. Anthony Lee

      February 24, 2020 at 7:20 am

      This look amaizng. Cant wait to do this with my gf xD

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 24, 2020 at 8:58 am

        Do try 🙂

        Reply
    4. Rakesh Kumar

      April 11, 2020 at 11:49 am

      It is definitely delicious. I just had today at lunch. We in Thar of Pakistan has an abundance of it. The idea of selling packaged in market is wonderful. Someone outside Thar wanted a guide. You explained very well. Thanks, Neha.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 11, 2020 at 12:37 pm

        Thanks

        Reply

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