Solkadhi is a type of drink, an appetizer originating from the
Indian subcontinent
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, usually eaten with rice or sometimes drunk after or along with the meals. Popular in the coastal regions of
Goa
Goa () is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the ...
, southern
Maharashtra and northern
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
, it is made from coconut milk and
''kokum'', ''aamsol'' or ''aamsul'', the dried fleshy skin of Garcinia indica ('ratambe' in Marathi) whose
anthocyanin pigments provide a deep purple-pink colour.
Preparation
Solkadhi is prepared with liquid extract of fresh coconut known as coconut milk; however, nowadays you can also get this extracted milk in
TetraPak. The coconut milk so obtained is usually mixed with agal or kokum, a little bit of salt, mustard seeds and/or chili-garlic paste is added for taste and enhancing the probiotic contents.
Solkhadi recipe
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See also
* List of Indian beverages
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References
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External links
{{Indian dishes
Sol Kadhi Recipe
Konkani cuisine
Goan cuisine
Indian drinks
Vegan cuisine