When I was living in Delhi , there used to be this lovely purple – black colored carrots which was not only so tasty but also filled with several vitamins, anti oxidants and other nutrients. These carrots used to last till end of winter season and one can prepare many kinds of preparations. However , one of the most popular amongst is called as “Kanji” which is an extremely tasty , healthy and colourful drink made out of carrots and other additives to enhance the taste. Since Black carrots are hard to find here so made this with red carrots only. This is a tangy spicy drink in which mustard seeds acts as a pickling ingredient. Once you mix carrots and all the spices in the jar, the mouth of the jar has to be wrapped with muslin cloth and has to be keep in sunlight for 5-6 days. Basically taken on Holi.
Ingredients:
2-3 Red carrots
1 tbsp of Mustard seeds powdered + 1 tbsp Small mustard seeds
1 tbsp Rock salt powdered (kala namak)
6-7 glass Water
5-6 Pudina leaves (mint leaves), finely chopped
Besides these ingredients you will need a big glass jar to store the liquid and a small piece of muslin cloth.
Method:
Wash and peel the carrots. Cut carrots into finger sized length. Pour 7 glasses of water in the jar and add all the spices. Stir well with a long thin spatula. And place this jar where you get maximum sunlight. For the next 5-6 days let this jar sit in sunlight and bring it inside before sun set. . This will allow the mixture to be fermented. By now you will see how the water has turned into bright red color and the carrots will be tender. This liquid mix can be stored in the fridge till 5-6 days. Serve chilled.
Sending this Carrot Kanji to Radhika's Fun N Sun and you know what she is celebrating her fourth year of blogging:-)
and also to Kurinji's Healthy Summer event.
wow shd be healthy indeed .though the wait is long the result is superb
ReplyDeletelooks refreshing !!
ReplyDeleteI had tasted this drink in a friend's place...I totally loved it...she added beets to get the color which purple carrots give...n she even added green chillies for extra kick...
ReplyDeleteThis sounds lovely! Simple ingredients & so yummy :)
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Colorful and flavorful drink... Great drink.
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The drink seems so healthy and refreshing.Looks so colorful. Never tasted a black carrot too:)
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ReplyDeleteRefreshing drink,new recipe,miss those purple carrots.
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ReplyDeleteThis sure is a healthy and a colourful drink Deepa. Just awesome :)
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ReplyDeletehey deepa..wht a rich color it has...looking such a royal refreshment..
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ReplyDeleteA healthy, refreshing drink & looks so inviting!!!
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lovely clicks dear...sounds very interesting...
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A very new drink to me...haven't seen black carrots either...A very nutritious, colorful and refreshing drink
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This recipe is so unique. never heard of black carrots either. but the color is just awesome. Soothing on a summer day. Thanks for sending them my way.
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ReplyDeleteSo new to me...the addition of mustard seeds in the beverage.. so so lovely...
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Very new type of kanji! Loved the color of the carrots!
ReplyDeleteThe carrot drink looks and sounds delicious.
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This is new to me.. looks so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteUnique and wonderful drink! Love its color too...
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ReplyDeleteburp burp.. have to try this for sure.. :D
ReplyDeleteI dare say I've come across red carrots very often but I'd love to try this refreshing and healthy drink!
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