Traditional Kerala drink — tender coconut drink made with tender coconut water.
Ingredients
- tender coconut water
- Sweetener (jaggery or sugar) to taste
- Spices as required
- 4 cups water or milk
Method
About this drink: South India has a wonderful tradition of functional beverages — designed to cool the body, aid digestion or boost immunity. This version features tender coconut water. Famous in All Kerala. Pure tender coconut water — the most hydrating natural drink
Prepare tender coconut water: Open a fresh tender coconut. Collect water.
Sweetener: Traditional South Indian drinks use palm jaggery, rock candy or regular sugar. Dissolve sweetener in 2 tablespoons warm water.
Blend or mix: Blend all components until smooth and homogeneous.
Add spice: Add traditional South Indian drink spices — dried ginger, cardamom, fennel seeds, pepper or medicinal herbs as appropriate.
Strain: Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any solids.
Add ice or chill: Add ice cubes or refrigerate 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust: Adjust sweetness, spice and consistency.
Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint, cardamom powder or a pinch of saffron.
Serve: Most South Indian drinks can be stored as concentrates in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.