New Delhi, May 4 (IANS). In the summer season, desi drinks are very useful for cooling the body and keeping the digestion healthy. One of these is mustard kanji, which is not only good in taste but is also considered very beneficial for health. It is a traditional fermented drink, which is made especially during summer time.
Kanji is also called a probiotic drink because it contains bacteria which are very important for our stomach (gut health). It strengthens digestion, relieves constipation and makes the body feel light and refreshed. Therefore, it is definitely advised to drink it in summer.
To make mustard kanji, first take 1 liter water. Boil it lightly and cool it so that there is no dirt left in it. Now add 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder in a mixer and grind it lightly. Take it out in a vessel and add 1 teaspoon curd to it. By adding curd, fermentation happens quickly and efficiently.
Now clean the box or jar in which Kanji is to be made, thoroughly. Spread the spices all around inside it. After this, keep burning coal in a bowl, add some ghee and a pinch of asafoetida on it. Now leave this bowl inside the jar for a few minutes, then remove the jar. This gives a different taste and aroma to the kanji.
Now add cooled water to it and mix the prepared spices well. After this, close the lid of the jar and keep it in a warm place for 3 to 4 days so that it can ferment properly.
It is very important to stir it once every day, so that the fermentation is even. After 3-4 days your Kanji is ready. Its color changes slightly and its taste becomes slightly sour, which makes it even more delicious.
Mustard kanji not only cools the body but also helps in protecting from heat stroke in summer. It strengthens immunity and keeps many stomach problems away. You can drink it anytime of the day.
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