FULJAR SODA- THE NEXT TRENDSETTER

Have you noticed long queues in front of soft drink stalls recently? Join one and you’ll get to taste the much discussed ‘Fuljar Soda’.

So what exactly is Fuljar Soda?
- It’s the drink that has been trending in Kerala since the past few days. With videos and photos shared all across social media platforms, this is the latest ‘viral’ stuff- the talk of the town.

During Ramadan season, people flock into eateries and soft drink stalls after breaking the fast to savor a variety of delicacies and snacks. Most times it is various snacks and not-so-common local specialties that steal the heart of Malayalis. This time people have fallen in love with the star of soft drink shops- Fuljar Soda.

Fuljar Soda is basically a version of the popular Kulukki Sarbath.
What makes Fuljar Soda different is the way it is prepared and consumed. You do not drink it like you drink your normal soda. A small glass tumbler resembling a shot glass is filled with the spicy lime mixture. This is then immersed into a huge glass of soda. As soon as it is immersed, it froths up and overflows. Note that it tastes best when consumed immediately.

Right now, it has become an inevitable component of iftar parties. People are head over heels over this refreshing drink, waiting in queues for long to grab one. Special Fuljar Soda costs between ₹15- ₹30 in most shops and is in popular demand. But you shall be greeted by long queues in most places to taste this trending drink.  

Mint leaves, ginger, bird’s eye chilli, curry leaves, basil seeds (sabja seeds), cinnamon, lime juice, sarsaparilla, honey, salt, and sugar syrup are the main ingredients of the special lime mixture that creates the strong flavour.