Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Kanji




























Famous Punjab black carrot drink. Its got a lovely unique taste and specially helpful in digestion.




utensils




  • Grinder


  • Transparent-glass jar with lid















Ingredients





  1. 1 kg carrot

  2. 3 tablespoons mustard seeds

  3. 2 tablespoons chili powder

  4. 2 tablespoons salt

  5. 4 liters hot water

  6. 3-5 mint leaves






















Method


  • Wash and scrape carrots.

  • Cut into 4 lengthwise.

  • Dry grind the mustard seeds.

  • Mix together carrots, salt, mustard seeds and chilli.

  • Gently add water, mix well.

  • Put the mixture into a large bottle.

  • Close lid tightly and keep it in the sun for 5-6 days.

  • Shake the bottle a few times daily.

  • Chill kanji before serving.

  • Sprinkle chopped mint and serve.



Time period may vary for different regions and depends on sunlight too.










Warning:-

Kangi is very helpful in digestion but people suffring with digestive system diseases or ulsers are strictly recommended not to take this drink.

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