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recipe for kanji drink

Recipe for Kanji Drink: Your 7-Day Gut Miracle


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 3-7 days (fermentation) + 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 liters 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This recipe makes Kanji, a fermented carrot and beetroot drink, popular in North India during winter. It’s known for its tangy, pungent flavor and is often served as a digestive.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 kg black carrots (or 500g red carrots and 500g beetroot)
  • 2 liters filtered water
  • 23 tbsp black salt (kala namak)
  • 12 tbsp mustard powder (rai powder)
  • 1 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the carrots and beetroot. Cut them into 2-inch long, thin strips.
  2. In a large, clean glass jar or ceramic pot, combine the carrot and beetroot strips.
  3. Add the filtered water, black salt, mustard powder, and asafoetida to the jar. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
  4. Cover the jar loosely with a clean cloth or lid, allowing air to circulate. Do not seal tightly.
  5. Place the jar in a sunny spot for 3-7 days. Stir the mixture once a day with a clean spoon.
  6. Taste the Kanji daily. It’s ready when it develops a tangy, slightly pungent flavor. The fermentation time varies based on temperature.
  7. Once fermented to your liking, strain the Kanji into clean bottles. Discard the solids or use them in other dishes.
  8. Chill the Kanji before serving. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Black carrots give the authentic color and flavor, but red carrots and beetroot work as a substitute.
  • Adjust the black salt and mustard powder to your taste.
  • Ensure your jar and utensils are very clean to prevent unwanted mold growth.
  • If mold appears, discard the batch and start over.
  • Serving it chilled enhances the flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Fermentation
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 200 ml
  • Calories: 30
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Kanji, fermented drink, Indian beverage, carrot drink, beetroot drink, digestive drink, winter drink