{"id":"recipe_e2a0e8b00d","slug":"kanji-fermented-indian-carrot-drink","title":"Kanji (Fermented Indian Carrot Drink)","description":"A traditional North Indian fermented beverage known for its tangy, spicy flavor and probiotic benefits. Traditionally made during the Holi festival and winter months.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5775,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g carrots (preferably black carrots)","name":"Carrots","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"peeled and sliced into sticks","notes":"Black carrots preferred; use orange carrots if unavailable","group":"Produce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 small beetroot","name":"Beetroot","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled and sliced","notes":"Adds the deep purple color if using orange carrots","group":"Produce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"boiled and cooled or filtered","notes":"Use clean, non-chlorinated water","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp mustard seeds, ground","name":"Mustard Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground into coarse powder","notes":"Yellow or black mustard seeds","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp black salt (Kala Namak)","name":"Black Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Essential for the authentic sulfurous aroma","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp red chili powder","name":"Red Chili","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"Adjust for heat","group":"Spices","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Peel the carrots and beetroot, then cut them into long, thick sticks (about 2-3 inches long).","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel the carrots and beetroot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the vegetable sticks into a large, clean glass jar or ceramic pot (Martabaan).","group":"Assembly","title":"Place the vegetable sticks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the ground mustard seeds, black salt, regular salt, and red chili powder to the jar.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the ground mustard seeds, black salt, regular salt, and red chili powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the 2 liters (2.1 qt) of water and stir well with a clean wooden spoon.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour in the 2 liters of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cover the mouth of the jar with a thin muslin cloth and tie it with a string or rubber band.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Cover the mouth of the jar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the jar in a sunny spot for 3 to 4 days. Stir the contents once daily with a clean, dry spoon. The drink will turn tangy and the color will deepen as it ferments.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Place the jar in a sunny spot","timerMinutes":5760,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Once it tastes sufficiently sour, strain the liquid into bottles or keep the carrots in for snacking. Refrigerate the Kanji and serve chilled.","group":"Serving","title":"Strain the liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Kanji develops its signature sourness through natural fermentation. Using black carrots provides the deep purple color, but regular carrots with a piece of beetroot work perfectly as well.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Glass jar","Muslin cloth","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"allergens":["mustard"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 2 liters of drink"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Must be made 4 days in advance to allow for fermentation."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a glass bottle in the refrigerator. The carrots can be eaten as a pickle.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold; do not heat as it will kill the probiotic bacteria."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2a0e8b00d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=719a5b34-a2d7-408f-b9e0-753307cc1d7e","imageAlt":"Kanji (Fermented Indian Carrot Drink) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["probiotic","fermented","holi","traditional","vegan","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kanji (Fermented Indian Carrot Drink)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:50:25.110Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:50:25.110Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_27b479deff","slug":"aam-panna","title":"Aam Panna","description":"A refreshing and cooling Indian summer drink made from tangy raw green mangoes, flavored with roasted cumin, black salt, and fresh mint. 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