Spiced Kokum Kadhi Beverage

1. Clean and remove pits from 200 grams of kokum.

2. Rinse the kokum in fresh water, save the water, and filter it through a fine mesh or cloth.

3. Add salt, garlic, green chillies, roasted cumin powder, and coconut nectar to the cleaned kokum.

4. Blend the mixture with the saved kokum water or fresh water until smooth.

5. Serve with plain khichdi and palya for a comforting meal.

Tips

1. Kokum helps improve gut health by promoting beneficial bacteria and reducing acidity.

2. You can substitute coconut nectar with jaggery, sugar, or other sweeteners to balance taste.

3. Kokum is versatile and can be used to make sherbet, dal, rasam, or chutney, and it's rich in antioxidants for skin health and cholesterol management.