Tingle your taste buds because it’s the official season to relish kokum's tangy and sour goodness. Although summer for many is synonymous with mangoes, for this writer, summer screams kokum. Known for its refreshing properties, kokum is a popular summer fruit that is a favourite of most Mumbaikars. 

 The mere thought of sipping on iced Kokum Aagal, Sol Kadhi or even Kokum Sherbet is enough to salivate the mouth. Kokum, also known as Garcinia Indica is cultivated in the western ghats of India. It’s a fruit-bearing plant. Kokum is mainly used in Indian cuisines as a souring agent. Kokum is also used to make refreshing beverages.