Futi Kadi | Goan Sol Kadi - Kokum based beverage | Summer Coolers

Me : I need to find an easy and tasty dish for Goa.

The Husband (TH) : You want to invent one ??

Me : <<<staring at him blankly>>>> No, of course not. I want to find one

TH : So ask a Goan …(saying it like it wasn’t obvious)

Me : I did, and I have recipes too…

TH : Then what's the problem ?

Me : I did cook two of them, and you guys didn’t like it…

TH : (Silence) ….I know an easy way - go to Goa  - you will find one there ! (chuckles)

Its 10:45 PM, and I am in no mood for humour. But Goans (atleast the ones I have met and know) are usually fun loving and chilled out – just like the beaches we visit .. Kiddo’s antenna is always up when we discuss vacations and Goa is her first choice…

As a tourist or a reader, Goa needs no introduction – for Indians and NRIs alike, Goa is a preferred tourist spot and loved across all age groups. Verdant beaches, Hawaiian type beach shacks, chilled beer – you get the idea J… Sit back and enjoy the experience with a chilled glass of your favourite beverage….

Location Map of Goa

Coming back to the dish, bracing myself, I pour through the links of fellow bloggers and the links they kindly shared with me. Brain fried for the day – nothing seems to click…

Next evening, kiddo tells me she had a pink coloured drink at her friends' and she liked it. Pink, pink, …some connection was made, and I made Futi Kadi for Goa (apparently, she had Roohafzah – which is a rose flavoured sherbet). 

But nevertheless, went back to Archana’s recipe and dished out a simple and soothing beverage to beat the summer heat !  

Goan dishes are primarily coconut based like the Goan Sorak Curry I had made, and even this Sol Kadi (made with kokum – a tangy spice) has a version with coconut milk. But as my family doesn’t prefer coconut milk in any dish (perhaps only in Thai Green Curry), I made it without coconut milk. This is an excellent thirst quencher as well as digestive and stimulant – had both as a beverage and the coconut version with rice or at the end of a meal. So lets get started…

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BM : 39 ~ Indian State : Goa

Recipe : Futi Kadi (Kokum based Goan Sol Kadi beverage without coconut milk)

Dish type :  Beverage

Spice Level : Medium

Accompaniment : None

Prep Time : 15-20 mins, Cooking time : NIl ; Serves : 2

Source : Archana’s recipe and inspiration with Rajani’s stunning clicks

((PS: Rajani – ur pics instantly reminded me of the pink coloured drink))

Ingredients:

• Kokum – 8-10 pieces
• Chilled water – 2 large glasses (approx. 250 ml)
• Hing / Asafoetida – a pinch
• Sugar – 2 TBSP (or more if you wish)
• Chopped chillies – 1 small
• Salt – to taste
• Garnish – chopped garlic, coriander
• To serve – crushed ice

Method:

1. Soak Kokum in 1 cup of warm water for 30-45 mins. Squeeze and strain out the extract and discard the pulp
2. Add the sugar, hing and salt (if the kokum is salty, add salt or avoid it completely)
3. Now mix in the crushed garlic, coriander, chillies
4. Taste and adjust
5. Serve topped with crushed ice

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