Kokum Sherbet

Ingredients   (Serves – 4)

• Dried Kokum – 1 Cup
• Warm Water – 2 Cups
• Chilled Water – 3 Cups                                                   
• Sugar – 6 Tablespoons
• Black Pepper Powder – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Cardamom Powder – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Ice Cubes – As Required
• Fresh Mint Leaves – For Garnish

Method

• Wash the dried kokum thoroughly and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes.
• Transfer the soaked kokum along with the soaking water to a blender and blend lightly.
• Strain the mixture through a sieve into a large jug, pressing well to extract all the flavor.
• Add sugar, black pepper powder, and cardamom powder to the kokum extract.
• Pour in the chilled water and stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Taste and adjust sweetness if required.
• Pour the kokum sherbet into serving glasses filled with ice cubes.
• Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.

Prep Time – 35 mins.                    Cook Time – 0 mins.                   Total Time – 35 mins.