Kair (Caper Berries) of Thar desert

Type: Green Vegetable

Scientific Name: Capparis decidua

Local Name: Ker/Kair (ڪير)

Name in English: Capparis decidua / Forsk / Edgew

Name in Urdu: Karira or Karir (کیر) or Karil

Name in Punjabi: Karira or Karir

Name in Hindi: Karira (कैरो)

Name in Arabic: Karil

Name in Marwari (Rajasthani): Ker/Kair

Name in Sindhi: Ker/Kair (ڪير) or Donraa (ڏونرا)

Usage and Benefits: Capparis decidua commonly known as  Kair, is a useful shrub plant, that can survive in harsh and arid conditions of Thar desert. Its berries which are so bitter and acrid in taste are used for preparing vegetables, curry and fine pickles. The nutrients elements of Kair berries are rich in proteins, fiber, absorbic acid, fatty acids, saturated acids,  This shrub plant and its berries are used as various remedies to treat fever, cough, stomach ailments, diabetes and acute pain. 

Pickle of Kair

Sabzi (Vegetable dish) of Kair