Kannur special cocktail and kadi shake

Kannur is often touted as the favourite food destination of Malabar where you could treat your taste buds to some unique flavours. From the super-soft cakes to the world-famous Thalassery dum biryani, the kitchens in Kannur have it all. The flavour profile of Kannur is so elaborate that it keeps evolving. The foodies of Kannur love to invent new dishes and flavours to add to that ever-growing celebration of good food. Meanwhile, cocktail and kadi shake are the latest additions to the iconic palette of Kannur.

Though the drink is called a cocktail, it actually is a mocktail made with chilled milk, papaya, pomegranate and dried fruits. The drink which was only available in Kannur is now served in other districts too as ‘Kannur special cocktail’. Kadi shake too is quite popular. The drink got its name as it is loaded with dry fruits and nuts that you could bite into while enjoying it. Here are the recipes of Kannur special cocktail and kadi shake for you to try at home.

Cocktail
Ingredients
3 carrots
1 small piece papaya (ripe)
500 ml frozen milk
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
Pomegranate seeds
Sugar as required
A palm full of cashews
A palm full of almonds
Preparation
Peel and cut the carrot into medium-sized pieces
Cook the carrot pieces
Blend them after the carrots have cooled down
Add the ripe papaya, vanilla ice cream and frozen milk
Blend well
Into it add the pomegranate seeds, cashews and almonds
Mix well
Tasty and cool cocktail is ready.

Kadi shake
Ingredients
500 ml frozen milk
½ cup cold milk
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup pistachios, cashews and almonds (crushed)
Sugar as required
Preparation
Blend the frozen milk, cold milk, ice cream and sugar in a mixer jar
Into it add the crushed nuts
Mix well and enjoy.