Kokum Sherbet Recipe (Kokum Juice)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup semi dried kokum
• 5 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
• 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)

Steps

1. Combine the semi-dried kokum and ½ cup of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside for 30 minutes.
2. Strain the kokum water and keep it aside.
3. Blend the soaked kokum in a mixer using half the kokum water and blend till coarse. Keep aside.
4. Combine the remaining half kokum water and sugar in a small non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and allow it to cool completely.
6. Once cooled, add the coarse kokum mixture and mix well. Strain it using a strainer.
7. Add the roasted cumin seeds powder and black salt and mix well.
8. When serving, add 2 tablespoon of this syrup into a tall glass along with ¾ cup of chilled water.
9. Repeat step 8 to make 2 more glasses.
10. Serve immediately.