Make some vegan Wonton soup with homemade wrappers and wontons for the Chinese New Year! Try it!

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Make some vegan Wonton soup with homemade wrappers and wontons for the Chinese New Year! Try it!
by ArchanaPotdar · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments
Fermented foods are traditionally consumed in India on regular basis. A few examples are curds, pickles, idli, dosa.
In North India, from the beginning of winter to early spring you can expect jars of a dark liquid on the balcony. These jars hold a delicious fermented Indian kombucha, the kali gajar kanji.
An acquired taste kanji is made by fermenting black carrots and spices in the sun. If you have no access to black carrots use regular carrots( even the orange ones are fine) and beetroot.
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The beautiful colour of the drink draws you to this sour drink. You need to develop a taste for this drink.
I first saw black carrots during the Delhi tour for BM#75. When we spent an entire day in Chandni Chowk, walking, gawking and eating!!! Vaishali and Preethi our local hosts and guides were kind enough to share the recipe for making this delicious Kanji. This is, in fact, Vaishali’s recipe and Srivalli picture of black carrots. This is the only one the group has.
P. C. Srivalli
Now since I cannot find black carrots I need to find a way of making some Kanji with regular carrots.
Make my Kali Gajar Ki Kanji Recipe as
These are the ingredients you will need. For quantities please check the recipe card.
This recipe I had posted some time ago for Foodie Monday bloghop, I had black carrots. I am now updating it with SEO friendly writeup, and the option of using regular carrots and of course pictures.
This is an old post that I am updating with newer pictures and a write up as a part of the group Foodies_RedoingOld Post.
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Azlin Bloor says
This looks like an amazing drink to have ready at all times! Wishing you a Happy Holi!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
The Girl Next Door says
I absolutely love kanji! I’m yet to make my own at home, though. Your kanji looks delicious and so very inviting. Do you get black carrots in Goa? Can you make this using regular carrots or any other vegetable?
ArchanaPotdar says
Priya I have mentioned in my post that you can use regular carrots and beetroots.
Sujata Roy says
Kanji looks so delicious. Never tried to make kanji but tasted once. This non alcoholic drink must be healthy as well as refreshing. Loved the colour.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Preethicuisine says
Heard a lot about Kanji but never tried. This kali gajar ki Kanji. Looks so tempting. Beautiful colour too. Interesting and easy recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
Renu says
My mom makes this always during summers, but with red carrots as we do not have access to black ones. I loved your simple and quick recipe, if I can source it.
ArchanaPotdar says
Renu try with regular carrots and beetroot.
Mayuri Patel says
I’ve learnt a new recipe, never knew that black carrots were used to prepare a healthy probiotic drink. I’ve not had the opportunity to use black carrots, but would love to try out this kanji recipe when I get some.
ArchanaPotdar says
You may get them in Canada, Mayuri.
Poonam Bachhav says
Have heard of this kanji but never tasted it. Making my own batch is on my to do list and now that I have your easy recipe, I will give it a try soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Poonam.
Sandhya Nadkarni says
What a healthy and unique drink! Love that color, Archana!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Shailender Sharma says
Quite an inviting recipe. Simplicity at its peak and recipe is done in no time. Lovely share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Lata Lala says
I have always loved the kali gajar ki kanji as we don’t get those black carrots here. We Sindhi’s make almost same kanji with red carrots.
Lovely share.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Uma Srinivas says
First time hearing about this… So innovative and refreshing drink. I hope I can try this recipe soon…
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Uma.
Pavani says
This is a totally new dish for me. Love the color, health benefits and the recipe for this kali gajar ki kanji. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
You are welcome Pavani!
Jayashree T.Rao says
I have heard and read so many times about Kanji, I am yet to prepare and taste it. Simple and exquisite.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Sapana says
We used to make this kaanji with some beets back in India. Here I don’t find black carrots so make it with red ones and beets. Looks so refreshing and healthy.
ArchanaPotdar says
Yes Sapana please do try.
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey says
Kali gajar same as Purple carrots? this healthy and delicious drink sounds so good, reminds me of my Nanima who used to make.
ArchanaPotdar says
No Jagruti there is a huge colour difference.
Priya Srinivasan says
oh wow, never knew the recipe is so simple! i have heard a lot about these fermented goodness! Love that amazing color, i m yet to see a black carrot here, as u have mentioned i might as well try it with regular carrots! amazing share arch!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Padma Veeranki says
This is very new dish to me…gorgeous colour and very refreshing drink…Hope I can try sometime..Thanks for sharing!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you Padma.
sasmita says
Kali gajar ki Kanji looks so delicious di ! I have heard about this but never tried yet. Loved the color of this drink. So refreshing !
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.