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Refresh yourself this summer with a healthy, sugar-free Kokum Sherbat. Made from dried kokum (Garcinia indica), this natural coolant is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients. It aids digestion, acts as a natural appetite suppressant, and keeps you hydrated. This quick, simple recipe combines soaked kokum juice with lemon, pink Himalayan salt, kala namak, roasted jeera, and black pepper. Garnish with sabja seeds and mint for the perfect cooling drink.
Ingredients
4 piece Dry Garcinia indica (kokum)
1 cup Hot Water
1 piece Lemon
as needed Pink Himalayan Salt
1 tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
as needed Cold Water
as needed Mint Leaves
2 tbsp Basil seeds
Instructions
1
Place 4 to 5 pieces of dried kokum in a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of hot water over them and allow them to soak. (Note: If you prefer to soak them overnight, you can use room-temperature water instead).
2
Once the mixture has cooled slightly, use your hands to mash the softened kokum pieces thoroughly to release their flavor and nutrients.
3
Strain the mixture through a sieve into a cup. To ensure you extract the maximum amount of juice, add a little more water to the remaining pulp in the sieve and strain it again, pressing down on the pulp.
4
To the collected kokum juice, squeeze in half a lemon. Add pink Himalayan salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon of black salt (kala namak), 1/4 teaspoon of roasted jeera (cumin) powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper powder. Stir well to combine. You may taste and adjust the salt if needed.
5
Pour the prepared kokum juice base into a serving glass. Fill the rest of the glass with ice-cold water.
6
Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of pre-soaked sabja seeds to the glass.
7
Give everything a final mix, garnish with a fresh sprig of mint leaves, and your healthy sugar-free drink is ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
