Kokum Saar

Name: Kokum Saar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 6-8 Kokum, petals; 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon jaggery; salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

Veg Vegan

A tangy and spicy soup made from kokum, a fruit native to the Konkan region, with a touch of coconut and spices.

Cuisines

Saraswat Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	6-8	Kokum , petals
	1 tablespoon	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Jaggery
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1 Wash the kokum petals thoroughly and soak them in 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes.
2 In a saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat.
3 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
4 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
5 Pour the kokum water along with the soaked kokum petals into the saucepan.
6 Add jaggery and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.
7 Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery based on the desired level of sweetness.