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Black Carrot Kanji

A North Indian beverage with the goodness of black carrots, mildly spiced and sweetened with jaggery.

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Main IngredientsBlack carrots (kale gajar), Mustard seeds
CuisineIndian, , , ,
CourseBeverages
Prep Time3.30-4 hour
Cook time6-10 minutes
Serve4
TasteSweet
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients list for Black Carrot Kanji

  • 4 large Black carrots (kale gajar)
  • 4 tablespoons Mustard seeds coarsely powdered
  • 3 tablespoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Coarse red chilli powder

Method

  1. Scrub carrots and wash under running water. Peel and cut carrots into batons. Take eighteen cups of water in a large jar or a clay pot (matka), which will be able to hold four litres of water.
  2. Add carrots, mustard powder, salt and red chilli powder and mix. Cover the pot with a muslin cloth and tie it up around the rim.
  3. Let it stand in sun for three to four days. When it gets ready keep it in the fridge to chill. Pour into tall glasses with some pieces of carrot. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Info

Calories124.95
Carbohydrates28.815
Protein1.575
Fat0.303815
Other Fiber1.8
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