Solkadhi

  Cool, creamy, and oh-so-refreshing drink . Say hello to Solkadhi – the soul-soothing drink from the heart of the Konkan coast. Made with the goodness of coconut milk and the tangy kick of kokum, this traditional cooler is a must-have in Goa, Mangalore, and coastal Maharashtra. Perfect to calm those taste buds after a spicy meal or enjoy as a refreshing sip with your food.

Ingredients 

Dried Kokum/dried birinda sali    -- 8-10

Grated coconut            -- 1/2 cup

Green chilli.                   -- 3-4

Garlic flakes                  -- 4-5

Jeera                              -- 1/2 tsp 

Red chilli                        -- 1-2

Jaggery (optional)

Salt to taste 

Coriander leaves for garnish 

Method 

Soak dried kokum petals in hot water for 5 to 10 min. Then crush them with your hand or spoon strain water and keep aside.

Grind grated coconut with green chilli, jeera, 2 flakes of garlic into fine paste. Strain then coconut milk. Repeat 2-3 times. 

Add kokum water to coconut milk, salt ,add coriander leaves, mix well. 

Heat oil, add chopped garlic,  fry till light brown, add red chilli, fry for a second, pour this on kokum kadhi/solkadhi.