Kokum Sharbat Recipes
15-01-2024
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried kokum (Garcinia indica)
4 cups water
1/2 cup jaggery or sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
A pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
10-12 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Ice cubes for serving
Mint sprigs and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
Soak Kokum:
Rinse the dried kokum under cold water. Soak them in 2 cups of water for about 2-3 hours until they soften.
Prepare Kokum Extract:
Once the kokum is softened, mash them in the same water. Strain this mixture to get kokum extract. Discard the solids.
Make the Syrup:
In a saucepan, combine the jaggery or sugar with 2 cups of water. Heat it until the jaggery or sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool down.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large pitcher, mix the kokum extract, jaggery syrup, roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt, and cardamom powder.
Add Mint and Lemon:
Stir in the finely chopped mint leaves and lemon juice. Mix well.
Refrigerate:
Refrigerate the sharbat for at least 1-2 hours. This allows the flavors to infuse well.
Serve:
Serve the Kokum Sharbat over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices.
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