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Sol Kadhi Recipe

Part digestive aid, part refreshing cooler, and entirely addictive, Sol Kadhi is the soul of coastal Indian cuisine.
Prep Time40 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 dried kokum petals/rind
  • 2 Cup fresh coconut, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ inch ginger, chopped
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 piece beetroot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 ½ Cup water, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  • Soak the dried kokum petals in about ½ cup of warm water for at least 30 minutes. Squeeze the petals to extract all the juices. The water should turn a deep, vibrant burgundy. Strain this liquid and set it aside; discard the petals (or keep them for garnish).
  • Soak chopped or grated coconut in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. In a blender, combine the chopped coconut plus water, beetroot (optional), green chilies, garlic, ginger, and cumin seeds with the remaining water. Blend until you have a smooth liquid.
  • The First Press: Strain this mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve. Squeeze hard to get the thick, rich milk.The Second Press: Put the coconut pulp back in the blender with another cup of water, blend again, and strain. Mix both extractions together.
  • Slowly pour the dark pink kokum extract into the white coconut milk. Mix and you will notice the drink into a beautiful, soft pastel pink. Add salt to taste. Stir well and garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander.
  • Add ice cubes and serve sol kadhi chilled.

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Notes

  • Many people add a simple tadka on Sol Kadhi of oil, cumin seeds or mustard seeds along with curry leaves for an added layer of flavour. It is completely optional. 
  • The consistency of sol kadhi should be like a creamy buttermilk. Hence, do not add too much of water while making coconut milk. 

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg