Kokum Chia Seed
Indian
Easy
DrinksKokum Chia Seed Cooler: A Cooling Ayurvedic Summer Beverage
Kokum Chia Seed
35 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Kokum Chia Seed Cooler is a traditional-inspired summer drink rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, known for its naturally cooling and digestive properties. Kokum, widely used along India’s western coast, especially in Maharashtrian and Konkani kitchens, is valued for its ability to reduce body heat, acidity, and dehydration during hot weather. When paired with soaked chia seeds, the drink becomes both refreshing and nourishing.
Light, tangy, and gently spiced, this cooler is perfect for afternoons, post-meal sipping, or as a natural alternative to sugary packaged drinks. Easy to prepare and highly customisable, Kokum Chia Seed Cooler is a simple way to stay cool, energised, and balanced through the summer months.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
6–8Dried kokum petals
2 cupsWater
1½ tbspChia seeds
2 tbspJaggery powder or coconut sugar (adjust to taste)
¼ tspRoasted cumin powder
a pinchBlack salt
a fewMint leaves (optional)
as requiredIce cubes