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Kanji Vada

18th March 2016 By Nidhi Agrawal Leave a Comment

Kanji Vada is a popular drink of North India especially Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Kanji is a fermented drink made with ground mustard seeds and some spices.

This is made during Holi, using lentil nuggets soaked in the tangy and sour kanji. Kanji vada is a very tasty drink and aids digestion also.

Kanji Vada
Kanji Vada

INGREDIENTS  (4 servings)

  • For KANJI
  • Water – 1 liters
  • Asafoetida – 2 pinches
  • Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder – ¼ tsp
  • Yellow Mustard – 1 tbsp (powdered)
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Black Salt / Kala Namak – 1 tsp
  • Mustard Oil – 1 tbsp
  • For VADA
  • Green Gram Moong dal – ½ cup
  • Black Gram Urad dal – ½ cup
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Boil water in a vessel.
  • Cool water and pour in some glass container.
  • Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, yellow mustard, salt, black salt, oil and mix well.
  • Close the lid of the container and keep in sun for 3 days(stir with clean and dry spoon once a day).
  • Wash and soak both the dal in water for 2-3 hours.
  • Drain water and grind. Take out grinded dal in a bowl, add salt and beat to make it fluffy.
  • Heat oil in kadai. Drop 4 – 5 balls of batter with the help of spoon in the oil and fry till golden brown on a medium heat. Drain on a kitchen towel. Fry all wadas like this.
  • Soak vadas in lukewarm water with 1 tsp salt for 15-20 minutes.
  • Vadas will leave extra oil in the water. Squeeze vadas after 15 minutes, by pressing them a little between palms.
  • Put 5-6 vadas in a glass and top it with kanji.
  • Rest for 30 minutes and then serve.
  • This refreshing and delicious drink will be liked by all.
Kanji Vada

Kanji Vada

Nidhi Agrawal
Kanji Vada is a popular drink of North India especially Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Kanji is a fermented drink made with ground mustard seeds and some spices. This is made during Holi, using lentil nuggets soaked in the tangy and sour kanji.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

For KANJI

  • 1 liter Water
  • 2 pinches Asafoetida
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard powdered
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Salt
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Oil

For VADA

  • ½ cup Green Gram / Moong dal
  • ½ cup Black Gram / Urad dal
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in a vessel.
  • Cool water and pour in some glass container.
  • Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, yellow mustard, salt, black salt, oil and mix well.
  • Close the lid of the container and keep in sun for 3 days(stir with clean and dry spoon once a day).
  • Wash and soak both the dal in water for 2-3 hours.
  • Drain water and grind. Take out grinded dal in a bowl, add salt and beat to make it fluffy.
  • Heat oil in kadai. Drop 4 – 5 balls of batter with the help of spoon in the oil and fry till golden brown on a moderate heat. Drain on a kitchen towel. Fry all wadas like this.
  • Soak vadas in lukewarm water with 1 tsp salt for 15-20 minutes.
  • Vadas will leave extra oil in the water. Squeeze water after 15 minutes, by pressing them a little between palms.
  • Put 5-6 vadas in a glass and top it with kanji.
  • Rest for 30 minutes and then serve.
  • This refreshing and delicious drink will be liked by all.
Keyword kanji, kanji vada

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