Ingredients
Method
- Soak the kokum in warm water for 30 minutes, then squeeze and strain the deep pink liquid.
- Mix with the coconut milk, garlic, chilli and salt.
- Chill and serve as a drink after a meal, or with rice. Garnish with coriander.
The spices that matter
Kokum Kokum
A souring agent in Konkani, Goan and Malvani curries and in sol kadhi, the pink coconut-milk drink.
No kokum? Tamarind or lime juice.
Nice to have
Salt, oil or ghee, onions, ginger, garlic and fresh herbs are assumed. See how to make a tadka for the order to add whole spices.
Frequently asked questions
How long does sol kadhi take to make?
About 10 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook (plus soaking or marinating time where noted).
What spices are in sol kadhi?
The essentials are kokum. Nice to have: cumin.
Tips from travellers
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