Vasant is here and hence is the time to celebrate the most colorful festival of the year – Holi. Holi is around the corner and Gulal, water guns and delicious Gujia and salt have found their place in local markets. While children are busy stopping different types of colors to play Holi, the elders in the house have started making arrangements for the Holi party. And let’s agree, Holi party looks incomplete without food. Thandai, Gujiya, Kachori, Salt Pere, Dahi Bhalla and more – Holi Dawat is a wide case with a numerous inducement of delicious dishes. Another Holi is a special dish Kanji. Also known as ‘Rai’s water’, Kanji is a fermented drink that adds a zing to your palate.
Apart from being extremely tasty, Kanji is also known for a rich nutrient-profile. A heartfelt Mélange of herbs and spices makes this drink ideal for the digestive system. This is not all. The fermentation process also makes Kanji a great probiotic, aid metabolism, immune system and overall health.
As the country is ready to mark Holi on March 14, 2025, we will take you through some of our favorite Kanji dishes which can be a great extra for your Holi Dawat. read on.
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Holi 2025 Special: Try here for 5 Kanji recipes for you:
1. Kanji Vada:
A classic street food, Kanji Vada makes a traditional Holi drink in many homes, especially in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Here, the crisp Urad Dal is soaked in the vada kinavit rail, which gives a unique taste and texture to the drink. You can also avoid promise and simply enjoy Kanji as a cooling drink. Click here for Classic Kanji Vada recipe.
2. Gajra Kanji:
We just love this zingi, tartti and salty drinks, which have crisp carrot cubes. This drink is still special, it is the fact that it contains only three materials – gajar (preferably one), mustard seeds and salt. That’s it. You just need to boil the gajar in water, add mustard seeds and salt to it and soak it under the sun for 3-4 days. And your Gajar Kanji is ready to drink. Click here for Gajar Kanji recipe.
3. Berry Kanji:
We also got a unique Kanji recipe for you. Here, instead of using traditional carrots, we are making drinks with tartti berries. We are using a pool of frozen berries and spices- everything mixed together and fermented for you to make this amazing berry Kanji. Click here for Berry Kanji recipe.
4. Dahi Kanji:
A traditional Odia recipe, Dahi Kanji is traditionally prepared with rice water, curd, vegetables and some spices. You first need to boil vegetables in rice water and then add spicy rights to it. Finally, add mustard seeds and curry leaves and the Tadka of revival. Click here for Dahi Kanji recipe.
5. Beetroot Kanji:
It is basically Gajar Kanji in which it is added to beetroot. Created for a perfect drink to tantilize your flavored buds, fermented with crisp beetroot and carrot, mustard powder, salt and red chili powder. Click here for beetroot Kanji recipe.
Try these NDTV food recommended Kanji cuisine and tell us which you like the most. And also, share and paint your favorite Holi drink recipe with us.
Happy Holi 2025, everyone!
