Kokum Juice Recipe
Kokum Juice or Kokum Sharbat, is a rejuvenating drink usually prepared in the summer. It is a popular beverage in the coastal regions. Try this recipe & enjoy!
Equipment
- Blender
- Strainer
- Medium-Sized Saucepan
- Airtight Bottle/Jar
- Serving Glasses
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Of Kokum Fruit Finely Chopped
- 4 Cups Of Sugar
- 4 Cups Of Water
- 2 tsp Cumin Powder Roasted
- 10 Green Cardamoms Powdered
- Black Salt As Required
- Mint Leaves As Required
Instructions
- Firstly, using clear water, rinse the Kokum fruits properly.
- Now cut the Kokum fruits and subtract the seeds.
- Just retain the outer cover and the pulp of the Kokum fruits.
- In a blender, add the remaining fruit and a little bit of water. Blend everything properly to obtain a fine texture.
- Using a strainer, strainer this blended mixture.
- Take a medium-sized saucepan and heat it over high heat. Add water and sugar to the saucepan and let it boil for some time until the sugar syrup gets sticky & thick. The sugar syrup must be in a consistency of ½ string.
- Allow the sugar syrup to cool down and then add the Kokum mixture. Stir well.
- Next, add the black salt, cardamom powder, and cumin powder to the mixture. Combine everything properly.
- Pour the Kokum Juice into an airtight bottle or jar and refrigerate.
- At the time of serving, take a glass of water and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of Kokum Juice.
- Add a few ice cubes into the glass and garnish it with a mint sprig.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your Kokum Juice now!
Notes
- The sugar syrup should not be overcooked because this can result in a charred flavor in the Kokum Juice.
- According to the sourness of Kokum, you can adjust the amount of sugar in your Kokum Juice.
- Also, instead of using white sugar, jaggery, honey or maple syrup can also be used to make the syrup tap giving it a healthier twist.
- Remember to cool down the sugar syrup before mixing it with the Kokum mixture.
- You can store the Kokum Sharbat in an airtight container for 6 months to 1 year. Ensure that the container is properly cleaned for storage.
- The Kokum Juice can also be frozen into popsicles or ice cubes for refreshing delights.
- You can also use dried kokum to make this recipe if fresh kokum fruits are not available.