Kokum comes from the Garcinia Indica tree and is typically grown in Western India. In most homes it is used in its dried form ...

While a classic solkadhi includes freshly-pressed coconut milk, kokum kadhi is prepared by mixing besan with kokum water. It is super refreshing and perfect for the summer season. Soak dried kokum in ...

Prepare a concentrate using dried kokum fruit, water, sugar, and herbs. This concentrate can be stored for later use, easily ...

Dried apricots can be high in sulphur dioxide, which is commonly used in small quantities to prevent mould developing on the fruit. Many organic dried apricots are brown because they are sun-dried ...

Dried cherries can be semi-dried and succulent, or dried and in need of soaking before use. Both are delicious and should be treated like a slightly more acidic dried vine fruit. Use both sweet ...

Dried fruit has a reputation for being high in calories and sugar, but experts say it can be just as good for you as fresh. True, dried fruit will have more sugar by weight than the fresh version ...

Wash, peel and cut the watermelon and set aside in a mix bowl. 2. Add roughly chopped fresh kokum fruit, mint sprigs and olive oil, followed by peeled and de-seeded cucumber, bell pepper and lemon ...

These meatballs made of beef, rice, and split peas are stuffed with dried fruit and braised in a flavorful tomato sauce—a hearty, satisfying labor of love. A sleeper hit from Bon Appetit’s ...

Jammed with mix-ins, including dried sour cherries, these flourless oatmeal cookies are wholesome and chunky with a warm, rounded hint of cinnamon. These cookies are inspired by the most trusted ...

Goan prawn curry ($39) has nice fat crustaceans in a fiery garlic and ginger marinade that are then simmered slowly with okra, coconut, kokum and dried mango. Tiger shrimps balchao ($19 ...

Make use of that savory oil with this brilliant pasta recipe. By Eric Kim Carolina Gelen’s creamy sun-dried tomato pasta.Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus ...