Refreshing Indian Traditional Black Carrot Drink from Kerala. Authentic Recipe of Kanji.

Things to know about Kanji Recipe

The Indian Traditional Black Carrot Drink or Kanji is a refreshing fermented drink from Kerala. It is made with fresh black carrots and turnips which gives Kanji its rich pink color. The word “Kanji” is derived from the word “Kanjika” which is a sour, fermented gruel.

There are mentions of the drink in ancient documents like Kashyapa Samitha. Kanji is prepared in several Indian states. Kanji from Kerala is quite popular. In North India, Kanji is prepared during the autumn season because red carrots are available in the market then.

It is best served cold. Kanji often makes an appearance at the festival of Holi.

The drink has a sour and tangy taste.

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Kanji – Indian Traditional Black Carrot Drink from Kerala

Local Recipe Name with Local Characters: कांजी

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— General Atributes of This Recipe:

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

2 days d

Total Time 2 days d 30 minutes mins

Difficulty Very Easy to Cook Recipes

Price Level Cheap Recipes

Cooking Time 11. Time: Less Than 48 Hours to be made Recipes, Less Than 45 minutes to be made Recipes

Main Ingredient Group Vegetable based Recipes

Spice Level Mild Spiced Recipes

Drink Type Tea – Herb Drink Recipes

Main Cooking Method Fermented

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Course Drinks Recipes

Cuisine Indian Cuisine

Servings 4 People

Calories / Serving 29 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 5 units Black Carrot
• 2 units Beetroot
• 8 cups Water
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 3 tbsp Mustard Powder
• 1/2 tsp Black Salt – Kala Namak

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Instructions

 

• Peel the carrots and the beetroot.
• Chop and make long pieces.
• Take a jar or glass and mix all ingredients.
• Cover with a cloth and set it aside for a few days.
• Wait for Kanji to ferment. This will happen when the taste becomes sour.
• Serve.

NOTES

• You can also use red carrots or turnips if you don’t have black carrots.
• Serve readily and do not wait for days to consume the drink as its flavor will be lost.

— Specific Atributes of This Recipe:

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Seasonal Cooking Autumn Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes

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Nutrition

Calories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 324mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

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