Solkadhi Kokum Drink
This traditional Konkani drink originates from the coastal regions of Maharashtra and is known for its refreshing flavor. The combination of coconut, cumin, and kokum gives it a unique taste.
Ingredients
Garnish
- Mint Leaves (optional) (garnish) (ground)
Main
- Fresh Coconut — 1 cup (grated)
- cumin powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- green chillies — 1 piece (chopped)
- Garlic — 2 piece (chopped)
- Coriander Leaves — 2 tbsp (ground)
- Kokum — 12 piece (whole)
Method
- To begin making the Solkadhi Recipe, first soak kokum pods in 1/2 cup warm water for 30 to 45 minutes.Squeeze the pods to extract the juices, drain the pods and retain the warm water with the extract in it.
- Crush them roughly till they come together.In a mixer-grinder, blend together the freshly grated coconut with enough water to make a smooth paste.
- Strain the paste through a fine sieve to extract fresh coconut milk from it.This process can be repeated a couple of times, but bear in mind that the milk gets thinner with every consecutive extraction.
- Garnish the Solkadhi with mint leaves or chopped coriander and serve chilled.Serve this Solkadhi along with a Goan style meal of Amlechi Uddamethi or Sangacho Ross and Steamed Rice.
Common questions
- Solkadhi Kokum Drink ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- कोंकणी शैली सोलकढ़ी - कोकम ड्रिंक ko English mein Solkadhi Kokum Drink likhte hain.
- Ek plate Solkadhi Kokum Drink mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 320 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 45 min lagta hai — 30 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.