Cucumber Kanji Recipe for Gut Health and Summer Refreshment

• Cucumber – 2 (grated)
• Water – 4 cups
• Mustard powder – 2 tsp
• Black salt – 1 tsp
• Asafoetida – 1 pinch
• Red chili powder – ½ tsp
• Turmeric – ½ tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (optional)

Wash and peel the cucumbers well and then grate them.

In a large jug or glass jar, add water and mix well with mustard powder, black salt, asafoetida, red chili powder and turmeric.

Now add the grated cucumber to the mixture and mix well with a spoon.

• Cover and keep this mixture in the sun for 2 days so that it ferments well.
• Stir lightly every 6-8 hours to maintain flavor balance.

• After 2 days, chill it in the fridge and serve after straining.
• You can make it even tastier by garnishing it with lemon juice.