Kanji vada is a popular delicacy of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanji vada is made with moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured water called Kanji.
Kanji vada is not only full of flavours but can work wonders in helping in digestion by detoxifying liver. Especially during Holi and Diwali, the drink is served along with or after the heavy sweets and greasy snacks to keep your digestive system stable.
My mother used to painstakingly prepare the the Kanji or the ‘Rai ka paani’ few days in advance to get a slight tang due to the fermentation process. We would on edge waiting for it to be ready! The sweet mellow mustardy aroma spreading in our kitchen making the wait almost unbearable. When the mustard water was ready my mother would add the soft, yet crisp fried moong dal Vada’s into the kanji just before serving.
A delicious healthy recipe which will leave you wanting for more!
