Kala Khatta is a popular Indian drink made with Java plums and spices. In this version, we've used delicious mulberries with cardamom, cumin, black pepper, and salt, turning it into a sweet, sour, earthy sorbet. Enjoy it on a hot summer day!
Ananya's Kala Khatta Mulberry Sorbet
Kala Khatta is a popular Indian drink made with Java plums and spices. In this version, we've used delicious mulberries with cardamom, cumin, black pepper, and salt, turning it into a sweet, sour, earthy sorbet. Enjoy it on a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 1 packet of 10 oz frozen Frog Hollow Mulberries
- 2 limes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup + 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp Jodhana Cumin
- 4 Baraka Cardamom pods
- 1/2 tsp Aranya Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (preferably black salt)
Methods
- Begin by preparing the mulberries. Gently rinse them under cold water and remove any stems.
- Zest one of the limes, then juice both limes and set the zest and juice aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add mulberries, lime juice and zest, cardamom pods, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Let the mulberries break down a bit for about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp. Add an additional 1/2 cup of water through the pulp to extract as much flavor as possible.
- Transfer the strained mixture to a shallow dish and chill in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
- If using an ice cream maker:
a. Churn the mixture according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a sorbet-like consistency.
b. Once the sorbet is ready, scoop it into bowls and serve immediately. - If you don't have an ice cream maker:
a. Place the blended mixture in a container, such as a tin loaf or a glass container and freeze it. After a couple of hours, check it and break the ice with a fork. Let it rest in the freezer for at least 12 hours or overnight for better results.
b. Take it out of the freezer 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!