Spicy Kokum Drink, Healthy Diabetic Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Kokum is a traditional favourite in many parts of south and western India, and the condiment is quite famous for the indigenous sol kadhi.
Here is an age-old recipe for an appetizer that is believed to unfailingly make every drinker hungry, so it is best to serve this before a meal!
It is also a very effective coolant. This easy to make appetizer does not even need any cooking, but of course one needs to develop a taste for kokum as it has a unique flavour which requires a bit of getting-used-to!
Spicy Kokum Drink, Healthy Diabetic Recipe recipe - How to make Spicy Kokum Drink, Healthy Diabetic Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 glasses
6 to 7 soft kokum peels
2 green chillies
2 tsp sugar substitute
salt to taste
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Wash the kokum peels, add the green chillies, sugar substitute and ½ cup of water and mash lightly with your fingers.
- Add 3½ cups of water and salt and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- To serve, strain the drink into 4 individual glasses and garnish with coriander.
- Serve immediately.
Disclaimer:
- Disclaimer:
- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
| Energy | 1 cal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 103.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 2.8 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1.1 mg |
| Sodium | 0.9 mg |
| Potassium | 3.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |