INSTANT SOL KADHI | सोल कढी - USING STORE BROUGHT COCONUT MILK

"SOL" shortform of "AAMSOL" or "AAMSUL" is popularly known as KOKUM.It is grown tremendously in "KOKAN".It has many medicinal properties.And is used by almost everyone in Maharashtra in regular cuisine.

This savory beverage is very refreshing,cooling and healthy too.Very easy to make and is loved by everybody.Being from Belgaum,whih is pretty much close to Goa,I grew up drinking this.My mom still makes using fresh ingredients.But,today,we will make it instantly where we will use store brought coconut milk.

INGREDIENTS :

1. Aamsol or Kokum Water/Extract - 1 Cup.Soak 1/2 Cup of Kokum in 2 Cups of water for 3 to 4 hours.better if soaked for more hours.We might need some extra extract depending upon taste.
   
2. Store Brought Cocnut Milk - 1-1/2 Cup (Bring it to the room temperature before using)

   
3. Cumin Powder or Crushed Cumin - 1 Tsp
4. Kaala Namak or Padelon (पादेलोण) - 1/2 Tsp
5. Sugar - 1 Tsp
6. Chilli and Garlic paste - 1/2 Tsp (Optional)

STEPS

• Add everything to a vessel or Container and mix it well.I recommend churning it using Ravi.
• Add water as needed as everthing we have mixed here is concentrated.Bring to the consitency f buttermik.
• Serve with meals or drink after meals with ice cubes in it.

TIPS:

• You can adjust the quantity of Kokum extract as per your taste buds.