Amla Haldi Kanji Recipe To Boost Gut Health During Winter Season

By Yashika Goel
31 Dec 2024, 06:00 IST

Amla kanji is a powerhouse of nutrients and is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Amla and haldi are rich in anti-inflammatory properties that help boost your immunity and reduce inflammation. Tap to read how to prepare amla haldi kanji to boost gut health during winter.

Ingredients

Two-thirds cup of amla, three raw turmeric roots, one tablespoon of yellow mustard seeds, 1-2 green chillies, one and a half litres of water, and rock salt to taste.

Cut and peel amla

Start by cutting amla pieces, slicing green chillies and grating the raw turmeric into small pieces.

Grind mustard seeds

Take a mortar and pestle and add yellow mustard seeds to it. Grind it into a coarse powder.

Combine ingredients

Combine the sliced amla pieces, grated raw ginger, sliced green chillies, mustard seed powder, salt and water in a big ceramic pot or jar.

Ferment kanji

Stir it well to combine ingredients, then cover it with a lid or loose muslin cloth. Keep this in the sun for 3-4 days to ferment.

Serve kanji

Refrigerate this and serve it chilled or instantly with some ice cubes. Add some coriander leaves and lime juice to enhance the flavour.

Information credits

This recipe is taken from the chef Shruti Mahajan from her official Instagram account, @somewhatchef. She has more than one million followers.