Level Of Cooking :Easy

Taste :Tangy

Cuisine : Indian, North Indian

Serve : 4

Course : Beverage

Ingredients:

• 4 Carrots
• 2 tsp Red chilli flakes
• 4 tbsp Mustard powder,ground coarsely
• 2 1/2 tbsp Salt

Method:

Step 1.

Wash and Scrub carrots under running water. Peel the carrots and cut into 3″ pieces.

Step 2.

Take carrot pieces in a glass jar. Add salt, Red chili flakes,powdered mustard  and mix. Add 2 liters of water and stir.

Step 3.

Close the jar and let it stand in the sun for two to four days.

Step 4.

Strain the contents and kanji is ready for consumption. In summer you can chill and serve this delicious drink .

Possible Health benefits of black carrots:

The nutrients in black carrot extract that give them their colour are anthocyanins which have several health benefits, such as the potential for treating neurological dysfunctions like Alzheimer’s disease. They can also be beneficial when treating cancer.

Anti-Carcinogenic Effects Against Colon Cancer Cells. A group of researchers from the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Maryland analyzed the chemopreventive effects of anthocyanin extracts from various natural sources against colon cancer, and found that all anthocyanin extracts were capable of inhibiting the growth of colon cancer cells. Research also suggests that lutein, the main carotenoid in purple carrots, may provide protection against colon cancer.

Strong Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Research suggests that anthocyanins have strong anti-inflammatory properties which might help alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Some experts believe that the anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanins may be even stronger than those of aspirin.

Eye Health Protecting Qualities. You may have already heard that bilberries (wild blueberries) are good for your eyes, but also other anthocyanin-rich foods such as purple carrots may help improve your eye health. Studies suggest that anthocyanins can benefit vision in a number of ways, such as by enhancing night vision, increasing circulation within the capillaries of the retina, fighting macular degeneration, and reducing the risk of retinopathy in diabetic patients.

But the high anthocyanin levels in purple carrots are not the only reason why you might want to snack on these purple goodies if you care about your eyes; the lutein in purple carrots is also known for its eye health protecting qualities. Sometimes referred to as “the eye vitamin”, lutein is commonly used as a preventive treatment for age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinitis pigmentosa.

Improved Vascular Health. If you suffer from venous insufficiency or varicose veins and are looking to reduce varicose veins through dietary modification, adding purple carrots and other foods that contain anthocyanins to your diet might be a good start. Anthocyanins help fight varicose veins by neutralizing enzymes that destroy connective tissue, by repairing damaged proteins in the blood vessel walls, and by promoting circulation and overall health of the vascular system.

Ref. http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/purple-carrots-nutrition-vs-orange-cultivars.php

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