Sol Kadhi
An authentic beverage recipe from Maharashtra, India
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
BeverageIngredients
For 4 servings
10piece Kokum (dried), soaked in warm water
400ml Coconut milk, thick
2piece Green chillies, finely chopped
4piece Garlic cloves, crushed
15g Fresh coriander leaves
3g Cumin seeds
5g Sugar
5g Salt
8 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Soak kokum pieces in 200 ml warm water for 15 minutes. Squeeze and strain to extract all the deep pink-purple liquid.
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Combine extracted kokum liquid with coconut milk. Stir well — the mixture turns a beautiful pink colour.
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Crush together garlic, green chillies, and cumin seeds with a pinch of salt into a coarse paste.
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Mix the crushed paste into the sol kadhi.
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Add sugar and adjust salt to balance the sourness.
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Stir in chopped coriander leaves.
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Taste and adjust — it should be pleasantly tangy, mildly spiced, and slightly sweet.
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Serve chilled as a digestive drink after meals or alongside rice and fish curry.
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Chef's Tips
Sol kadhi is a staple in Konkan coastal Maharashtra and Goa — it aids digestion and cools the body.
The colour of the drink depends on the quality of kokum — good dried kokum gives a vibrant deep pink.
Never heat sol kadhi after adding coconut milk — it will curdle.
Chill thoroughly before serving for the best refreshing experience.
About This Dish
Sol Kadhi is a traditional beverage dish from Maharashtra, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Sol kadhi is a staple in Konkan coastal Maharashtra and Goa — it aids digestion and cools the body. - The colour of the drink depends on the quality of kokum — good dried kokum gives a vibrant deep pink. - Never heat sol kadhi after adding coconut milk — it will curdle. - Chill thoroughly before serving for the best refreshing experience.
Category
Beverage
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy