Prep Time: 50 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

This is a delicious drink and simple to make. ‘Sol’ is known as kokum in Marathi, and is made from kokum and coconut milk, and is popular in coastal regions of Maharashtra and Goa. The tangy coolant is a delicious drink to have during the summer heat.

Ingredients

• Kokum:10-12 pieces (Soaked for 30-45 min)
• Coconut Milk:2 cups
• Green chilly:1
• Garlic cloves:3
• Coriander leaves:3-4 tbsp
• cumin powder:½ tsp
• Rock salt: as per taste
   

• For dry roast tempering

• Cumin seeds:½ tsp
• Curry Leaves:5-6

Method

• Once soaked squeeze the kokum in the water.
• Strain the water and throw away the Kokum.
• Coarse crush the green chilli and garlic along with a pinch of salt.
• Mix coconut milk and kokum water in a bowl.
• Add the crushed masala and cumin powder to the coconut-kokum mix.
• Add salt to taste and mix well.
• For tempering - dry roast the cumin seeds and crushed curry leaves.
• Turn off the flame and pour the tempering on sol kadhi.
• Garnish with fresh green coriander leaves.
• It can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Eating Guide

• Food Group: Fruit
• Kokum has a cooling effect and hence a great addition to beat the heat.
• Sol kadhi can be consumed as an appetizer, during meals with rice, or even as a digestive after meals.

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