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Kanji

कांजी

Black carrot and mustard seed lacto-fermented into a sour purple drink

India and Pakistan Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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History

Made in north India around Holi in late winter, when black carrots are in season; the mustard seeds drive the fermentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kanji?

Kanji is a fermented & pickled from India: black carrot and mustard seed lacto-fermented into a sour purple drink. Made in north India around Holi in late winter, when black carrots are in season; the mustard seeds drive the fermentation.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition has not been calculated for this dish yet.

The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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