This super-delicious summer drink is a part of Goan, Konkan, and Malvani cuisine. A coconut-based drink, Solkadhi is the ultimate summer quencher you would need.
8 Kokum 1 cup grated coconut, 1 cup Hot water 2 cloves Garlic 1 tsp of ginger 1-2 Green chillies A pinch of heeng Rock salt Coriander leaves for garnishing
Soak kokum in 3/4 cup of water and add hing and salt to it. Leave it for three to four hours.
In a blender or mixer, combine the grated coconut, garlic, and red pepper flakes with a little water.
Squeeze the milk out of the paste after it has reached the consistency of a thick paste and set it aside.
Add another 3/4 cup of water to the dry residue. Blend it for a minute. Add the more extracted milk to the original one.
Repeat this procedure two or three more times until all the milk has been extracted from the coconut.
Remove the kokum from the water, add the coconut milk mixture and stir well to create a creamy pink solkadhi. Keep aside for at least an hour.
Serve chilled and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.