BLACK CARROT KANJI

05 servings

30 minutes

By Sunil Malhotra

Black carrot kanji is a traditional Indian fermented drink made with black carrots, water, and spices. It is usually made around the festival Holi and for many, it marks the arrival of summer It is a healthy and refreshing drink that is easy to make at home Here's a simple recipe for black carrot kanji:

Ingredients

4-5 medium-sized black carrots, peeled and grated

6 cups water

1/2 tsp black salt

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder

1/2 tsp black pepper powder

1/4 tsp asafoetida

Salt to taste

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method

In a large bowl, combine grated black carrots, water, black salt, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder, and asafoetida Mix well and cover it with a lid or a clean cloth

Let it ferment for 2-3 days or until it turns sour and bubbly Stir it once or twice a day

After fermentation, strain the kanji and discard the grated black carrots Add salt to taste and mix well

Chill the kanji in the refrigerator for a few hours

Serve the black carrot kanji in glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves

Note: You can adjust the amount of spices and salt as per your taste preference Black carrots are available in some specialty grocery stores or online If you can't find black carrots, you can use regular carrots instead, but the color and taste may be slightly different

04 servings