Kokum Kadi (Konkani: Birnda Kadi)

Time Required: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

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We refer Kokum as Birnda is konkani. Kokum kadi/ Birnda kadi is a drink which we make during summer. This helps to cool down our body during this hot season. I like it chilled. Some of them have it without keeping in fridge but do try it chilled. It tastes yum.

Kokum promotes digestion.Kokum provides relief on flatulence, heat strokes, infections and allergies. It has many other heath benefits too  so do make this and have this tasty kadi.

The outer covering of this fruit is dried in sun and they make Sola. This is used as a substitute for tamarind. Sola can be persevered for many months.

Ingredients

• 10 to 12 Kokum
• 8 glass of water
• 3-4 Green Chilies
• 2 tbsp Mustard Seeds
• 10-12 Curry leaves
• Jaggery according to your taste
• 2-3 tbsp Oil

Method

1. Break Kokum and put them in the water. Let it rest for 2 hours so that it gives out its tanginess.
   
2. Now Season this Kokum Water with Oil, Green Chilies, Mustard, Curry Leaves.
   
3. Add Jaggery and mix it well.
4. Spicy, Tangy, and Sweet Kokum Kadi is ready!. You can have it chilled or just like that also.