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Carrot & Beetroot Kanji

Carrot Beetroot Kanji | Traditional Indian Probiotic Drink

Sarika Gunjal
Carrot Beetroot Kanji is a traditional Indian fermented probiotic drink perfect for Holi and spring. Tangy, and naturally healthy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 4 days
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups filtered water
  • 1 carrot peeled and cut in slices
  • 1 small beetroot peeled and cut in slices
  • salt to taste (shouldn't be less)
  • 1 tsp yellow broken mustard seeds

Instructions
 

  • Peel and wash the carrot and beetroot
  • Cut it lengthwise and put it in the glass jar
  • Add filtered water along with salt and mustard seeds
  • Mix it well. Put the lid on and leave it in sunlight
  • Give it a mix a couple of times in a day
  • It will take at least 4 days to ferment.
  • One it fermented, it will have a tangy taste.
  • You can put it in the fridge and enjoy it for the next few days
Keyword beetroot, carrot, fermented, north indian, probiotic, spring