SOL KADHI (KOKUM KADHI)

Sol Kadhi also known as Kokum kadhi is a popular Konkani ( Southern Maharastra) delicacy prepared from Kokum (Garcinia Indica / mangosteen family) and Coconut. This is a summer special drink and serve chilled with meals or can be enjoyed anytime. Sol kadhi is very digestive and especially if consume after or with heavy meals for digestion. This is easy to make, no cook recipe and has cooling properties along with digestive properties. This beautiful mauve-coloured (light pinkish) traditional drink is the legacy of Goan and coastal regions of Maharastra cuisine.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: —
Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped or grated fresh coconut. 10 kokum
1 green chilli
1 small piece ginger
3 cloves garlic
3 small pieces of beetroot
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp finely chopped coriander
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak kokum in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a blender jar add coconut, green chilli, ginger, garlic and beetroot. Add little water and blend it well. Then sieve it.
3. Now squeeze soaked kokum and sieve it with grinded mixture.
4. Now add salt, roasted cumin powder, coriander and mix well.
5. Serve chilled.