: The Ultimate No-Cook Summer Cooler For Gut Health
10 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
The Konkani people enjoy their tangy, pastel-coloured drink, Sol Kadhi, for a dual purpose— it helps with digestion and hydration. It's perfect for hot summer days or after eating spicy food or a heavy meal. Sol Kadhi is a traditional vegan, no-cook beverage that is packed with prebiotic and probiotic benefits. It is traditionally made with kokum, a sour fruit similar to plums, and creamy coconut milk. The kokum adds a touch of sourness and a beautiful pink colour, while the coconut milk makes the drink smoother and more flavourful. For depth and complexity, this fusion version incorporates roasted cumin, garlic, and a subtle zing from green chilli.
Sol Kadhi is an easy-to-make and infinitely adaptable drink, a welcome beverage or palate cleanser. Indulge your senses with each sip and take a moment to appreciate the Konkani tradition.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
8–10 piecesDried kokum
½ cupWarm water
1 cup Thick coconut milk
1Green chilli, slit
1 small cloveGarlic, crushed
2 tbspFresh coriander, finely chopped
to tasteSalt
½ tspSugar or jaggery (optional)
½ tspRoasted cumin powder
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Directions
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Step 1: Soak Kokum
Wash the dried kokum petals and let them soak in hot water until the water turns a rich pink colour and develops a tart flavour. For the best flavour extraction, gently press and crush the kokum. Then strain the mixture and discard the solids.
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Step 2: Blend Coconut Base
Put the coconut milk, kokum extract, green chilli, garlic, salt and sugar or jaggery (if desired) into a bowl or jug. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then whisk well to combine the flavours.
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Step 3: Infuse and Rest
Allow the ingredients to sit for two or three minutes to allow the garlic and chilli to release their delicate flavours and aromas. Add the chopped coriander and mix well.
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Step 4: Serve
Transfer to serving dishes or glasses. Top with microgreens, mint and roasted cumin powder, and serve. You can also keep it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for a chilled result.
Sol Kadhi is a great probiotic-friendly beverage to have after a heavy meal. It is naturally calming (thanks to kokum and garlic) and helps with overall gut health.
This pinkish-purple beverage gets its colour from kokum petals, which produce a natural pigment.
Yes, you can use diluted yoghurt (chaas) instead of coconut milk.
After being chilled, Sol Kadhi can be enjoyed for up to two days without losing its freshness. To prevent the coconut milk from separating, give it a good stir just before serving.