By Deepali Verma
Indian culture has been influenced by kokum for centuries and is indigenous to the Western Ghats. Since kokum is widely available in the market, you can make kokum recipes at home without leaving the comfort of your home.
In Goan and Konkan homes, Kokum Sharbat is a favourite summertime beverage that is revitalising and pleasant.
It tastes slightly sweet and sour. Due to its digestive and cooling characteristics, solkadhi is typically given as a drink or a side dish to meals.
Despite being hot, the presence of kokum cools your stomach. This can be served with simple rice as a main dish, an accompaniment, or a soup.
This drink will give you a buzz and help you cool off. Just combine cooled water, vodka, and ice in a cocktail shaker.
In various dals and kadhi dishes, use kokum. In Gujarati dal, kokum is utilised to create the perfect harmony of sweet and sour flavours.