Kokum Saar

Name: Kokum Saar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Saraswat
Ingredients: 10 pieces kokum; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon ghee; 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds; 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida; 2 teaspoons jaggery; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Veg Vegan

A tangy and refreshing soup made with kokum fruit, coconut, and spices. It is typically served as a palate cleanser or accompaniment to a meal.

Cuisines

Saraswat

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

10 pieces	kokum
2 cups	water
1 tablespoon	ghee
0.5 teaspoon	mustard seeds
0.5 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
2 teaspoons	jaggery
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
0.5 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1 Soak the kokum in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.
2 After soaking, squeeze the kokum to extract the juice and strain the liquid. Discard the kokum solids.
3 In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, stirring briefly.
6 Pour in the kokum extract and bring it to a gentle boil.
7 Add jaggery, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir well.
8 Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery and chili powder according to your taste preference for a sweeter or spicier saar.