Solkadi is powerful healing concotion made from Coconut Milk and Kokkum (Garcinia indica). It is rich in essential fats ( MCTs) and is an excellent cardiovascular tonic. It can be taken along with rice, as replacement for buttermilk or as a standalone nutritious drink.
Solkadi without Garlic
Quantity: Makes 3-4 Glasses (600-800ml)
Large coconut, grated or cut into smaller pieces
2 Cups of Water for making coconut milk
Kokkum 6-7 pieces soaked in 1 glass of water for about 30 minutes
The following items can be based on your personal preference
Roasted Cumin Powder ( A pinch does suffice )
Pepper powder
Himalayan Pink Salt
Coriander for Garnishing along with Green chillies finely chopped ( Optional)
Preparation:
Grind the grated coconut with 1 glass of water, strain through a very fine sieve and then grind once more with another glass of water and sieve again. Your coconut milk is ready
To the milk add Kokkum water along with the Kokkum. Then add the remaining ingredients according to taste. Garnish with Coriander and Green chillies.
Customizing Solkadi to suit your taste preferences:
If you find that the Coconut milk is too thick, you can add some more water, else you can leave it as it is.
If you like your Solkadi to be more tart, then you can adjust the number of Kokkum kernels to suit your taste.
If you prefer thick creamy Solkadi then you can make the coconut milk in the Kokkum water itself, so as to decrease the amount of water.
Solkadi with Garlic
Large coconut, grated or cut into smaller pieces
2 Cups of Water for making coconut milk
2-3 Cloves of Garlic
5-6 pepper corns
Kokkum 6-7 pieces soaked in 1 glass of water for about 30 minutes
Himalayan Pink Salt to taste
Coriander for Garnishing along with Green chillies finely chopped ( Optional)
Preparation:
Grind the grated coconut, Garlic and Pepper with 1 glass of water, strain through a very fine sieve and then grind once more with another glass of water and sieve again. Your Garlic flavoured coconut milk is ready
To the milk add Kokkum water along with the Kokkum. Then add salt to taste. Garnish with Coriander and Green chillies.