Try Punjab's Beetroot Kanji For A Gut Health Reboot This Winter

By Garima Johar

December 8, 2025

Beetroot kanji is a fermented Punjabi beverage known for its probiotic properties. Perfect for the winter season, the elixir keeps you warm and aids digestion. Here’s how you can make beetroot kanji.

Ingredients

1-2 beetroots 4-5 carrots 2-3 tablespoons mustard seeds 1-2 teaspoons red chilli powder 1-2 tablespoons black salt 2 litres of chilled water

Step 1

Rinse carrots and beetroots. Chop them into long and thin slices. Set aside.

Step 2

Grind mustard seeds and add the powder to the chopped veggies.

Step 3

Mix in red chilli powder, black salt, and chilled water. Stir well.

Step 4

Cover with a lid and let the drink ferment for 2-4 days.

Step 5

Strain the vegetables, refrigerate till cool, and serve chilled.