Solantule Kadi

Solantule Kadi

Solantule Kadi

Veg Vegan

A tangy and flavorful soup made with kokum, coconut milk, and spices, often served as a refreshing accompaniment to meals.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup kokum (dried)
1 cup fresh coconut, grated
2 cups water
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons coconut oil
salt to taste
1 tablespoon jaggery
1 pinch asafoetida
2 green chilies, slit

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the dried kokum in 1 cup of warm water for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Grind the grated coconut with 1 cup of water to make a smooth paste.
  3. 3 In a pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and crushed garlic to the pan. Sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the turmeric powder and slit green chilies. Stir well.
  6. 6 Pour the coconut paste into the pan and mix thoroughly.
  7. 7 Add the soaked kokum along with the water, salt, and jaggery to the mixture.
  8. 8 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  9. 9 Adjust the seasoning as needed and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a few curry leaves while tempering the spices.