{"product_id":"kokum-10056","title":"KOKUM","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiller Stores’ Kokum is a tangy-sweet fruit widely used in coastal Indian cuisines for its refreshing sourness. Add it to curries, dals, or beverages like sol kadhi to impart a unique flavor and cooling effect. Kokum is also celebrated for its digestive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--story--\u003e\u003c!--faqs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Kokum used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a souring agent, chiefly in Konkan and coastal cooking - solkadhi, fish curry, dals and cooling summer drinks. It gives a fruity sourness quite different from tamarind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I use Kokum in cooking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak two or three pieces in warm water for ten minutes and add both the rind and the soaking liquid towards the end of cooking. Remove the rind before serving if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is Kokum different from tamarind?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKokum is fruitier and lighter, and it does not darken a dish the way tamarind does. It also has a faintly astringent edge that suits coconut-based gravies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should Kokum be stored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAirtight and dry, away from light. Properly dried kokum keeps for a year or more; it should stay pliable rather than turning brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs salt or oil added to Kokum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKokum is often cured with salt during drying, which is traditional. Ask at the counter about the current batch if you are watching your salt intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Kokum suitable for daily cooking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is used routinely in Konkan and coastal kitchens as the everyday souring agent, in much the same way tamarind is used elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Kokum from Miller Stores different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is sun-dried and sorted rather than treated to look uniformly dark, and sold in small quantities so it stays pliable rather than drying out to brittle chips on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller Stores","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":67913164718254,"sku":"online-productSPICE_KOKUM_","price":298.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5318\/7246\/files\/products-2026-11-kokum.png_2e2519fa_2K_d7cb59e0-34ed-43f4-8eb8-1f1f90dd10c0.jpg?v=1793629391","url":"https:\/\/www.millerstores.com\/products\/kokum-10056","provider":"Miller Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}