Know
Your Feni
COCONUT feni is
distilled from coconut toddy - a sweet juice obtained from the tender shoots of
the coconut tree. The toddy is obtained twice a day - early mornings (the
extract is very sweet) and late afternoons (when it turns sour due to the effect
of the sun). However, there are a few variations to coconut feni. The best among
them
are:
Jirem
feni:
Distilled from coconut feni after
adding a pinch of cumin seeds ('jirem' in Konkani) to the distillate. Known to
have medicinal value, a sip of this feni can cure gastric problems. It is stored
in jars after the addition of the cumin
seeds.
Allem
feni:
Distilled from coconut feni with
the addition of ginger root ('allem') to the distillate. It has a very pleasant
bouquet and is recommended for those suffering from stomach upsets or
colds.
Dudhsheri
feni:
Distilled from coconut feni with
the addition of certain roots having medicinal properties. It is known to have
laxative properties; hence it is best drunk in small
portions.
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