Dried kokum, cumin, black salt & chilled water
Kokum is the defining flavour of Goan and Konkan cooking — souring fish curries, flavouring sol kadhi, and made into this simple drink that is served chilled alongside a meal to combat the heat. Nothing in Western cooking comes close to its flavour.
Dried kokum is available at Konkani, Goan, and Maharashtrian grocery stores. The extract keeps refrigerated for up to a week. For Solkadhi, blend with fresh coconut milk — it turns a startling bubblegum pink.