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Mirchi kanji is a famous traditional fermented drink of rajasthan which is specially prepared on the festival of Holi. It is tangy and less spicy in taste. It is healthy and refreshing drink.
Uploaded by admin on 22-Mar-2021.

250gram Thick green chilis
2tbsp black mustard seed powder
1tbsp yellow mustard seed powder
1tbsp fennel seeds powder
1tsp fenugreek seeds
1tbsp salt or to taste
1/4tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1tsp black salt
A pinch of hing
Boil 1.5 liter water for 5 minutes. Switch off the flame, add whole green chilis in hot water, cover and keep aside for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, take out the chilis from water. Allow the water to cool completely and keep aside for later use.

Make slits on the green chilis. Mix all spices in a plate (except hing)

Fill prepared masala in green chilis.

Heat a coal piece on fire. Place coal in a small metal bowl. Keep the small bowl in an earthen pot/ ceramic bowl or vessel. Put hing on hot coal and put a drop of ghee / oil. Cover the vessel immediately for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, uncover the vessel and pour boiled cold water. Add stuffed green chilis, add 1 tsp salt more if you wish. Mix and cover, keep aside in a warm place for 24-36 hours or till water gets fermented. Enjoy it and you can keep it in the fridge for next one week.

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