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Kanji

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Kanji, a dish from India
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Kānji is a rice water based dish traditionally prepared in Indian states like Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Depending on how it is prepared, it is eaten with soup or curry.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsfermented rice water, rice, salt, spices
🔥Cooking methodfermented or boiled rice water preparation
👅Flavour & styletangy, light, savory
🕒When it’s eatenserved as a soup or accompaniment, often eaten for digestion or cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Kanji come from?
Kanji is a dish that originated in India.
What is Kanji?
Kānji is a rice water based dish traditionally prepared in Indian states like Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Depending on how it is prepared, it is eaten with soup or curry.