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