Goan Sol Kadhi

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated fresh coconut
• 6-8 pieces dried kokum (sol)
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1-inch ginger, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Soak dried kokum in 1 cup of warm water for 15 minutes to extract its color and flavor.
2. 2Grind grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and coriander leaves with a little water to a smooth paste.
3. 3Extract coconut milk from the paste by adding 1 cup water and squeezing well through a muslin cloth.
4. 4Strain the kokum extract into the coconut milk. Discard the kokum pieces.
5. 5Add salt and cumin powder (if using) to the sol kadhi; mix well.
6. 6Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
7. 7Serve as a refreshing digestive drink with your Goan meal.