Solkadhi also referred to as kokum curry is a cooling and digestive drink common within the state of Maharashtra & Goa. The pink-hued drink is scrumptious and tremendous simple to arrange with none cooking.

With it is distinctive elements, kokum is ideal for warm summers and had with meals as drink.

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Kokum is completely new ingredient to me however have heard about it rather a lot. I initially thought it’s similar as kudampuli utilized in Kerala and Sri lankan delicacies, however no, they’re totally different although from similar Garcinia Genus.

Needed to strive recipes utilizing it for a very long time, however at all times neglect to search for kokum. Lastly I purchased it in Mustafa. Very first thing got here to thoughts is that this lovely curry.

Whereas Konkani kokum curry is straightforward with simply coconut milk and kokum, the Maharashtrian model could embrace numerous elements to make it complicated within the flavour and spice.

We normally make thanni saaru and have it as drink or with rice. So I believed will probably be much like it and went forward. It was actually good and soothing to have after I had a episode of heartburn the day past!

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Substances

Listed here are the straightforward elements wanted for making Sol kadi.

Kokum (Garcinia Indica) – The important thing ingredient that aids digestion with all it is goodness in it.
Coconut – Contemporary grated coconut for extracting coconut milk, base of the recipe.
Garlic – Offers flavour
Inexperienced chilli – For spice
Beetroot – Optionally available, however provides pretty hue, particularly the kokum I obtained right here was so dry and darkish.
Coriander leaves – For garnish

Please see recipe card beneath for portions.

Step-by-step images

Let’s examine the way to make Sol Kadhi / kokum curry

Firstly, give it a rinse and soak kokum in ½ cup scorching water for half-hour minimal. Put aside.

In the meantime, we will put together coconut milk for the curry. Take grated coconut in a mixie jar. After that, add garlic, inexperienced chilli, beetroot and 1 cup of heat water to it.

Then grind easily and pour over a steel strainer.

After that, squeeze out the milk from it.

Then once more return the stays to the mixie jar and add ½ cup of heat water. Once more grind effectively.

After that, pour over the strainer, squeeze out the milk from it utterly.

Now with arms, squish the kokum effectively to convey out the tanginess from it.

Then pressure it and add to the kadhi.

Add salt and blend effectively. Garnish with coriander leaves. Sol kadhi is prepared.

Lastly combine effectively and serve.

Get pleasure from solkadhi as such or chilled. Good to have as a drink or with rice.

Variations

Add ½ teaspoon ginger, cumin seeds whereas grinding for extra flavour.
You may make it thicker if you wish to eat it with rice. Give a mood with mustard, cumin seeds, asafoetida and dry crimson chilli.
Add somewhat sugar if the kokum is just too tart.
You may make with out beetroot too.

Storage

Retailer kokum kadhi in fridge as it’s coconut milk and devour greatest inside 6 hours. It’s regular for the solkadhi to look bit separated after some time, simply stir effectively earlier than serving.

Prime Tip

You’ll be able to put together solkadhi with prepared made gentle coconut milk. I like to make use of natural coconut milk.

Since we use heat water, watch out whereas beginning the mixer. It might blow up by way of lid. So I at all times give it a pulse choice for the steam to flee after which begin grinding.

My notes

When grinding, I recommend to grind first with out water to make sure chilli, beetroot and garlic will get floor after which add heat water. In any other case if floor along with water, it stays as such at occasions.

FAQ

What’s the liquid in solkadi?

The bottom of the dish is coconut milk.

Is sol kadhi good for well being?

Sure, with goodness of coconut milk and kokum, the solkadhi is nice for intestine well being. It’s mentioned that, Kokum has good micro organism and helps with digestion. Coconut milk on this conventional Maharashtrian drink, soothes your abdomen and have wholesome fats too.

Recipe card