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Solkadhi


Sol kadhi

Solkadhi! this heavenly flavorful spicy and tangy drink was a treat for us whenever we used to visit my father's friend's house. his mother used to make this specially for me after a heavy treat of my favorite lunch or dinner.
Solkadhi is a type of buttermilk usually eaten with rice or sometimes to drink after the meals. Popular in Goa and the Konkan region of India, it is made from coconut milk and kokum and other ingredintes . It's known for it digestive properties. The solkadhi is prepared from liquid extracted from fresh coconut known as coconut milk with kokum, garlic, green chillies, salt, coriander to garnish. Solkadhi is great to beat the heat. In summer Indian moms prepare solkadhi specially to cool the body down.
Kokum is superfood English name is Garcinia indica. It is tart in taste and belongs to bay of konkan Maharashtra. Kokum is a natural antiacid high in vitamin 12 and vitamin D. Kokum is blessing for gut system. If you had spiced indian food or non vegetarian food then kokum helps to digest it easily. Kokum is antibacterial, antiviral and full of antioxidants. Kokum is widly used from pharmaceutical industries and beauty industry. Lots of lotion, lipsticks, heal repair creams contains this miracle but forgotten kokum aka Garcinia indica.
You can toss a kokum in your mouth as well as a candy. It is great when you have a acidity or burning. When pregnant lady craves for something sour then you can surprise with this kokum which will help her in lots of way.
Don't forget to get this kokum from Indian grocery store next time. It is usually sitting in spice asile.
Happy eating foodies!!! 😊
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