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You might have seen your grandmother patiently fermenting carrot and beetroot kanji during the winter season. For the unversed, Kanji is usually prepared with black carrots. If not available, many ...

With thousands to learn, kanji can intimidate a newcomer to the Japanese language. But you can discover the appeal of kanji by learning a few basic examples. Why start learning kanji? It can be fun ...

Kanji, an age-old fermented beverage made from carrots, mustard seeds, and spices, offers numerous health benefits including improved digestion, enhanced immunity, detoxification, and weight ...

In Goa, at the Serendipity Arts Festival earlier this month, I attended a fascinating workshop on fermentation, curated by chef Manu Chandra. The session was conducted by Aditya Raghavan, who seems to ...

Kanji is a traditional Indian fermented drink, loved for its tangy taste and health benefits. Many families enjoy kanji during winter, as it helps with digestion and boosts immunity. Recently, ...

Winter to most of us is all about warm mittens, hot chocolates, gajar ka halwa and all things nice and yummy. But, this doesn't deny the fact that the season also brings along several diseases ...

The 2022 kanji of the year, selected in a popular vote, was 戦 (ikusa or tatakau, meaning “conflict” or “battle”). A look at the top ten finishers in a year marked by strife on the battlefield, as well ...