Holi 2026: If you want to taste the traditional dish in Holi, then definitely make delicious Kanji Bada at home…

Holi 2026: The festival of Holi is near and in many places its celebration has already started. Preparations are going on in homes to make traditional dishes and in such a situation, if you want to make something special at home, then Rajasthani Kanji Vada is a great option.

This is made in many homes during Holi. Its taste is sour, spicy and spicy, and it is also considered beneficial for digestion. That’s why people eat it with great enthusiasm. So if you also want to try this recipe this Holi, then let us know the Kanji Vada recipe.

Material

for vada
Washed Moong Dal-1 cup
Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
Salt-1/2 tsp
oil for frying

for kanji

Water-4 cups (boiled and cooled)
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Yellow mustard-1 tablespoon (coarsely ground)
Turmeric-1/4 tsp

Method

1. Soak moong dal for 4–5 hours or overnight. Drain the water and grind the lentils finely. Add salt and asafoetida to the paste and beat well (beating makes the vadas lighter).
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry small vadas. Soak the fried vadas in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes, then press lightly and take out the water.
3. Take water in a clean glass or earthen vessel. Add ground mustard, turmeric, red chilli and salt to it and mix well. Now put vadas in it.
4. Cover the vessel and keep it in the sun for 2–3 days. Keep stirring with a clean spoon once a day. After 2–3 days, the Kanji will develop a slight sourness – this is its real taste.

serving method

Take out the cooled Kanji Vada in a bowl. You can sprinkle some roasted cumin powder or black salt on top. Serve with Gujiya and Dahi Vada on Holi.

health benefits

1. It is a fermented drink, which helps in digestion.
2. Mustard and spices keep the body warm.
3. It is beneficial to take it with heavy food like Holi.