Sol Kadhi

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh grated coconut
• 6-8 pieces dry kokum
• 2-3 green chillies
• 1 inch ginger
• 2-3 cloves garlic (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• 1.5 cups warm water

Instructions

1. 1Soak dry kokum in 1/2 cup warm water for 15-20 minutes until softened.
2. 2Blend fresh coconut with green chillies, ginger, and garlic (if using) and 1 cup warm water.
3. 3Squeeze out the milk from the coconut pulp using a muslin cloth or fine sieve. Repeat once more.
4. 4Add the soaked kokum to the coconut milk along with the kokum-infused water. Mash well and mix.
5. 5Season with salt. Stir well and let it sit for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
6. 6Strain the sol kadhi to remove any kokum bits. Chill before serving.
7. 7Garnish with fresh coriander.