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<\/p>\nKanji Vada is a popular North Indian snack, especially in the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Kanji is a healthy fermented probiotic drink that is considered good for digestion and stomach upsets. Vadas are popular snacks made from various split pulses (dal). The mustard and other spices added to kanji helps to keep the body warm during cold winter months. Often served as an appetizer, the mild sweet and sour taste of kanji is an acquired one \u2014 you either like or dislike it.<\/p>\n
Total time: 30 to 40 minutes
\nPreparing time: 2 to 4 days depending on fermenting time
\nServes: 6 people.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:
\nFor kanji:
\n2 liter boiled, cooled water
\n2 tbsp mustard powder
\n1 tsp mustard oil (optional)
\n2 tsp black salt
\n1\/2 tsp salt
\n1\/4 tsp asafoetida
\n1 tsp red chili powder
\n1\/4 tsp turmeric
\nFor vadas:
\n3\/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
\n1\/4 cup urad dal (split black gram)
\n1 tbsp ginger-chili paste
\n1\/4 tsp asafoetida
\n1 tsp cumin seeds
\nSalt as per taste<\/p>\n
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Instructions:
\nFor making Kanji:
\nTo a large glass jar add water, mustard powder, oil and other spices
\nCover mouth of the jar with muslin cloth and set in a warm place, for anywhere
\nbetween two to four days, depending on sunlight and outside temperature, stirring
\nthe mixture 2 to 3 times daily with a clean wooden spoon.When the water produces a sour fermented taste it is ready for use.<\/p>\n
Making Vadas:
\nSoak moong and urad dals in enough water overnight
\nDrain, wash and grind the dals in a mixer with enough water to form a medium
\nthick, smooth batter.
\nTransfer to a bowl, add salt, asafoetida, cumin seeds and ginger-chili paste
\nStir the mixture to make it light and fluffy
\nHeat oil in a deep pan
\nDrop a spoonful of batter in the hot oil and fry on medium flame until it turns
\ngolden brown in color on both sides
\nMake four to five vadas at a time and drain out the excess oil
\nTransfer the drained vadas to soak in a bowl of salted water for about an hour
\nFrain and squeeze out water from the vadas
\nAdd them to the fermented kanji and refrigerate for a few hours
\nServe the kanji vadas chilled.<\/p>\n
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Indian Chef Chhaya Thakker, who has a huge following online on WhatsApp and YouTube will be sharing her favorite recipes and cooking tips with readers of The Times Kuwait. For feedback, you can write to editortimeskuwait@gmail.com<\/p>\n
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