Ker Sangri Kumathiya

Ker Sangri Kumathiya - A Rajasthani Delicacy!

 

These are dried berries grown abundantly mainly in Western Rajashtan. Ker ( dried unripe fruit),Sangri ( dried wild beans), Kumathia ( dried flat pods) are cooked with whole red chillies and Raw mango powder.This is also known as Paanchkuta because of this combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 bowl mixed ker sangri and kumathiya.
• 3 tbsp mustard oil (preferably mango pickle oil)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 whole red chillies
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp dry mango powder
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Salt as per taste
• 2 tbsp curd

Method :

• Clean beans thoroughly and soak them overnight.
• In a pressure cooker add 2 cups of water and a spoon of salt and cook beans till 2 whistles.
• Drain and keep aside.
• In a wok heat oil.
• Add cumin seeds,whole red chillies,asafoetida,turmeric powder,coriander powder,chilli powder,salt ,dry mango powder and curd.
• Saute for 2-3 mins.
• Add boiled beans, mix well and cook for 5-10 minutes.
  

Serve hot with missi roti