If you’ve been looking for a summer drink, this Ayurvedic kokum coconut drink is one of the best summer recipes for digestion, acidity relief, and body cooling.

Summer naturally increases Pitta Dosha. This can lead to excess body heat, acidity, indigestion, bloating, irritability, dehydration and fatigue.

Made with kokum and fresh coconut milk, Solkadhi is light, cooling, digestive, and incredibly comforting after meals. Coconut and kokum are both known for their cooling nature and help calm aggravated Pitta. 

Solkadhi Recipe 

Ingredients 

• ▪️10–12 dried kokum 

• ▪️2 ½ cup warm water 

• ▪️1 cup freshly grated coconut 

• ▪️2 -4 black pepper corns 

• ▪️2–3 garlic cloves 

• ▪️1 green chilli 

• ▪️2 tbsp fresh coriander 

• ▪️Salt to taste 

Method (Step by Step with Images)

Step 1: Soak dried kokum petals in warm water for 10–15 minutes. The water will slowly turn a deep pink color. 

Step 2: Blend freshly grated coconut, 2 - 4 black pepper corns, 2–3 garlic cloves and 1 green chilli  with warm water. Strain using a muslin cloth or sieve to extract fresh coconut milk. 

Step 3: Mix the coconut milk and kokum water together. 

Step 4: Add salt to taste, garnish with a few chopped coriander leaves. 

Step 5:  Serve chilled. 

You can pair it with steamed rice or simple enjoy as a drink 

Ayurvedic benefits of Solkadhi 

1. 1. Helps Cool Excess Heat - If your body feels overheated during summers, Solkadhi can feel incredibly soothing. The coconut and kokum combination naturally helps cool excess Pitta.

2. 2. Supports Digestion - This is why Solkadhi is traditionally consumed after meals.

        It may help with:

• ▪️Bloating

• ▪️Acidity

• ▪️Heaviness

• ▪️Post-meal discomfort

3. 3. Hydrating During Summer - Indian summers can feel exhausting. Solkadhi replenishes fluids while also being light on digestion.

4. 4. Gentle on the Gut - Unlike overly sugary packaged beverages, Solkadhi feels nourishing without overwhelming the stomach.