How to use kokum for health benefits ?
(Picture Source - Shutterstock) In the last blog "Kokum benefits" , I have explained about kokum. It is one of the native Indian fruits. It is available in Western ghat of India. In this blog I will write about “How to use kokum?” Outlines – Adds flavour Raw fruit Kokum syrup Kokum water Kokum Sherbet Kokum butter 1. - Kokum adds flavour to Indian side dishes. The process to use – Separate the peels of Kokum from the pulp. The peel is thick and red in colour. The pulp can be used for other purposes and peel can be used as a spice. Kokum peels will be dried with some salt on it. The peel of Kokum turns dark red from red after drying. This dried fruit peel can be stored for a year. After completely dry, it can be added in many side dishes. The flavour taste is like tamarind or lemon. So, you can use this instead of tamarind and lemon in your curries. 2. - Raw fruit – When it is tender, it is g...