Chhattisgarh tribal probiotic drink from leftover rice. Cooling summer beverage with curd-like tang. Authentic recipe!
Make NowChhattisgarh's Probiotic Tribal Drink
Bori Baasi (rice water) is fermented starch water from cooked rice, popular Chhattisgarh rural drink. Naturally carbonated, tangy like lassi, rich probiotics. Tribals leave rice overnight, strain starchy water next day. Summer cooler, digestion aid, hangover cure - zero waste recipe!
Simple leftover rice recipe
Base
1 bowl cooked rice (preferably parboiled/old)
Ferment
2 liters water + pinch salt + optional ginger
Lemon juice + roasted cumin + mint leaves
Zero-waste overnight tribal method
Take leftover cooked rice in earthen pot. Add 2 liters water, pinch salt. Stir well.
Cover loosely with cloth. Keep warm place 8-12 hrs. Natural fermentation bubbles up.
Strain cloudy rice water through sieve. Discard rice solids. Add lemon juice, roasted cumin.
Refrigerate 1 hr. Serve chilled in glasses garnished with mint. Fizzy & tangy!
Tribal probiotic superdrink
Lactobacillus cultures
Improved digestion
Electrolytes natural
Heat stroke prevention
25 kcal/glass
Vitamin B complex
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