Kali Gajar Ki Kanji
About Kali Gajar Ki Kanji
Kali Gajar ki Kanji or Black Carrot Kanji is a fermented drink made in North India with black carrots around the time of Holi, the festival of colours. Black carrots along with ground mustard are fermented in water to make a delicious beverage. This traditional fermented drink is healthy and aids digestion.
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Ingredients
- 5-6 Carrot gajar medium sized
- 1 ltr Water
- 5 tbsp Mustard ground
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 Red Chillies pwr
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Instructions
- Wash the carrots, peel them and cut them into 2 inch batons.
- In a pan boil the water. Add the carrots and bring the water back to a boil.
- Take it off the gas and leave to cool uncovered.
- When cold, add salt, ground rai and chili powder.
- Cover the vessel with a muslin cloth.
- Keep it covered for 2 days in the sun, for the flavours to mature.
- Once sour, convert into a glass, covered jug and refrigerate.
- Serve cold in glasses accompanied with the carrots, which can be eaten on their own as pickles.
- Keeps well for 2 weeks in the fridge.
Recipe Notes
Any type of salt such as common salt, rock salt, or kosher salt can be used.
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Such a scrumptious dish! Thank you.
Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
I’m excited to make this at home!
Such a delicious dish! Thank you.