Real Taj Kokum Phool 100g is dried kokum flowers — the deep purple, intensely sour dried fruit from the Garcinia indica tree that is the signature souring agent of Konkan coastal cuisine, used in sol kadhi, fish curries, and dal preparations where its unique fruity-sour flavor is irreplaceable. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.

Authentic Kokum Phool 100g Konkan Souring Spice

• Dried kokum flowers — the unique, fruity-sour souring spice of Konkan coastal cooking
• 100g pack with deep purple color and distinctly fruity-tart flavor
• Essential for sol kadhi, Malvani fish curry, and Konkani dal preparations
• Real Taj — quality South Asian spice brand available at Indian specialty stores

How to Use

For sol kadhi: soak kokum petals in warm water, extract the deep pink juice, and mix with coconut milk, salt, garlic, and green chili for the classic Konkan digestive drink-condiment. For fish curry: add directly to the curry during cooking as a souring agent in place of or alongside tamarind.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kokum taste like? Kokum has a distinctive tart-sour flavor with a subtle fruity sweetness and slight bitterness — quite different from tamarind, lemon, or amchur. Its flavor is unique and cannot be replicated by other souring agents.

Can I substitute tamarind for kokum? Tamarind can substitute functionally for sourness, but the flavor character is quite different — kokum has a fruit-forward, lighter sourness while tamarind is deeper, more caramel-like. The substitution works in a pinch but changes the dish’s character.

What is sol kadhi? Sol kadhi is a cooling Konkan drink-condiment made from kokum extract and coconut milk with spices — served as a digestive with Goan and Konkani meals. It is beautiful pale pink to magenta in color from the kokum pigment.

Allergen note: Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.