Maharashtra Solkadhi Kokum Coconut Digestive Pink Drink

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 dried kokum pieces
• 1 cup thick fresh coconut milk (from 1/2 fresh coconut)
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 garlic cloves — finely pounded
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds — roasted and crushed
• 1 green chilli — finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Fresh coriander to garnish

Method

1. Soak kokum in 1/2 cup warm water for 20 minutes until fully softened.
2. Squeeze each kokum piece firmly to extract all the pink-purple sour juice.
3. Strain. Discard the squeezed kokum pieces.
4. In a bowl combine kokum extract, thick coconut milk, 1 cup cold water, pounded garlic, crushed roasted cumin, finely chopped green chilli and salt.
5. Stir thoroughly until fully combined. The coconut milk will turn a beautiful pale pink from the kokum.
6. Taste and adjust salt and sourness.
7. Chill 20 minutes before serving.
8. Stir well before pouring. Garnish with coriander.
9. Serve cold.