Wash and cut carrots and beetroot in french fries sticks. shape
Take a glass container or jug. Add carrots and beetroot sticks to it.
Fill it with about 2 liters of water.
Add mustard seeds powder, salt, chili powder in it. Close the lid and set it aside.
It will take3-4 days to get it ready. Store in a warm place, preferably sun bask if posibble.
In about 2-3 days, sour taste and pungent smell give an indication that it is ready to drink.
Pour in serving glass, add boondi over top, add lemon juice if required, and serve chilled.
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Notes
Can we make kaanji with carrots only?As I said above, kaanji is a fermented carrot drink. Yes, of course, you can make it with carrots only. Use black carrots to get that distinct purple color or if you can not find lack carrots then use regular carrots instead.
How long does it take to ferment the Kaanji?It depends on the weather. If it is a bit warm, kaanji will be ready in 2-3 days. And if the weather is a bit cold, it might take 5-7 days to ferment. Sun basking really helps the drink to ferment faster.
What is the shelf life of Kaanji?Kaanji stays fresh for up to two weeks. After one batch of drink is finished, add some more water into the same carrots and let it ferment again.
What to do with the carrot/beetroot pieces in the drink?I always add some carrot and beets while serving. After drinking the kaanji, you can consume those veggie sticks. Keep refilling until the drink stops changing color.
Can we serve kaanji without boondi?Yes, of course, skip adding boondi if desired. Boondi adds a crunch and texture to the drink. You really don't have to add it if you don't want to.