## Konkani Style Solkadhi Recipe – Kokum Drink – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Konkani Style Solkadhi Recipe – Kokum Drink** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Konkan Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 30 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes
**Cuisine:** Konkan
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Konkani Style Solkadhi Recipe – Kokum Drink:
* 12 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind)
* 1 cup Fresh coconut – grated
* 1 Green Chilli
* 2 cloves Garlic
* 2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
* Salt – to taste
* Mint Leaves (Pudina) – for garnish
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Konkani Style Solkadhi Recipe – Kokum Drink:
1. first soak kokum pods in 1/2 cup warm water for 30 to 45 minutes.
2. Squeeze the pods to extract the juices, drain the pods and retain the warm water with the extract in it.
3. In a mortar and pestle, smash together the green chilli, cumin seeds, garlic cloves, coriander leaves and salt.
4. Crush them roughly till they come together.
5. In a mixer-grinder, blend together the freshly grated coconut with enough water to make a smooth paste.
6. Strain the paste through a fine sieve to extract fresh coconut milk from it.
7. This process can be repeated a couple of times, but bear in mind that the milk gets thinner with every consecutive extraction.
8. In a bowl, add the extracted milk, kokum concentrate, crushed garlic and chilli spice paste and stir well to combine.
9. Taste it and adjust seasoning as required.
10. Garnish the Solkadhi with mint leaves or chopped coriander and serve chilled.
11. Serve this Solkadhi along with a Goan style meal of Amlechi Uddamethi or Sangacho Ross and Steamed Rice.
### Tips for the Best Konkani Style Solkadhi Recipe – Kokum Drink:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Konkani Style Solkadhi Recipe – Kokum Drink recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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