Authentic Goan Sol Kadhi with Warm Steamed Red Rice
A vibrant and tangy pink-hued digestive cooler made from fresh coconut milk and tart kokum petals, infused with garlic and green chili. This quintessential coastal Goan beverage is deeply refreshing and comforting when paired with a steaming bowl of earthy red rice.
30min
Total Time
4
Servings
Goan
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak the dried kokum petals in warm water for about 20 to 30 minutes until they release their bright pink color and tangy flavor.
2
Extract fresh thick coconut milk or use good quality canned coconut milk, ensuring it is smooth and rich.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the extracted kokum water, discarding the soaked petals, with the thick coconut milk.
4
Add the finely minced garlic, slit green chili, cumin powder, and salt to taste into the coconut-kokum mixture.
5
Stir well and let the mixture rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the garlic and chili flavors to infuse.
6
Strain out the solid pieces of garlic and chili if a smoother texture is preferred, or leave them for extra heat.
7
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves just before serving.
8
Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside a bowl of warm, steaming Goan red rice.
Ingredients
8-10 dried kokum petals
1 cup warm water (for soaking kokum)
1.5 cups thick coconut milk
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 small green chili, slit
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
Salt to taste
2 cups Goan red rice, steamed
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