Recipes — Lauki

Lauki Kanji is a unique and refreshing fermented drink made with bottle gourd, a vegetable cherished in Indian kitchens for its cooling, hydrating properties. When fermented with mustard and spices, lauki transforms into a tangy, probiotic-rich drink that soothes digestion, balances gut bacteria, and keeps the body refreshed. It’s a light, earthy ferment — perfect for summer gut care and gentle detoxification. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 1.5 L filtered water (boiled and cooled) 1 medium lauki (bottle gourd, about 300–350 g) 2½ tbsp yellow or black mustard seeds (coarsely ground, 20–22 g) 1 tbsp sea salt (10–12 g)...