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Cashew Fenny of goa
DIR By: lubhan
Date: December 16, 2016, 5:33 am
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Fenny spirit distilled from either the sap of coconut or the
cashew apple that grows just below the cashew nut. Cashew Fenny
is also called Kaaju Feni. Fenny originated in Goa and the Goan
fenny,as its come to be known as, has become famous throughout
the world. Though other countries also produce wines from the
cashew apple, Cashew Fenny is a unique speciality of Goa, an
erstwhile Portuguese colony.
The cashew apples are carefully picked, foot-trodden to
extractthe juice and then fermented. In the traditional method,
the cashew apples are manually crushed in a coimbi, a rock
carved like a basin having an outlet to collect the juice.
Nowadays, it is done using modern crushers. The juice is then
collected in huge earthen pots called Kodem. These are then
buried in the ground and allowed to ferment. After the
fermemtation is completed, the are sent for distillation.
Traditionally, the cashew juice is allowed to ferment by itself
without using any fermentation agent.
The fermemted juice is distilled in earthen or copper pots. In
the traditional method of distilling, cashew juice is poured in
a big pot called Bhann which serves as a closed boiler. The
Bhann is connected to a smaller pot called Launni. serving as
the collector.
The juice in the big pot is boiled. As the liquid in the pot
vaporises, the pressure in the receiver starts increasing. It is
kept in check by regularly pouring cold water over it. In the
first stage ofdistillation, the fire is big but in later stages
the fire is simmered down so that the pressure and heat remain
under control. The ditillation process takes around 8 hours to
complete. The firstdistillation process produces urrack and the
second distillationproduce s fenny. Urrak has alcoholic strength
ranging between 14 and 16 grao. The final product, feni's
strength ranges around 20 and 24 grao. For premium fenny, triple
distillation is done. In Feni, alcohol content ranges from
40-45%.
Cashew Fenny has a unique taste. Although many goans drink it
neat, it may be strong for many and can be taken with ice, soda
and lime cordial or tonic water. It make a good combination with
fruit juices too.
Some of the best brands of feni are Big Boss, Cashyo and Reals.
Big Boss is the best known brand and is marketed internationally
too.
One of the most famous and popular drinks that Goa is actually
synonymous with is the Feni. Also known as the Fenny, this Goan
drink can get a person drunk in no time. This Indian liquor is
of two types - Cashew Feni and Coconut Feni. While coconut Feni
is made by fermenting the fruit of the Cashew tree, coconut Feni
is made from the juice of toddy plants. The Goan Fenny is
usually considered to be superior compared to all other types of
Fenny. The Feni drink of Goa is a must try if you are visiting
Goa anytime.
The process of making the cashew Feni is quite tedious and
involves quite some amount of effort. First, the cashew apples
are crushed manually in a rock atop a hill that is in the shape
of a basin. This natural basin has a separate for allowing the
juice to flow out when the cashew apples are being crushed. This
juice is collected in an earthen pot which is then buried deep
inside the ground to allow fermentation. During fermentation,
almost 4% of the juice is turned into alcohol. This juice is
then collected and distilled in copper pots. Then the juice is
heated and the alcohol vapors are collected in a cooling
condenser.
The distillation process is repeated three times. The first
distilled juice that is obtained is known as Urrack. This drink
is of a very low strength and is not too heady. The second drink
is known as Cazulo which is slightly stronger than Urrack.
Cazulo is not that popular and is hardly sold in markets. The
final juice that comes out is very powerful and highly
intoxicating and is known as Feni. This product has a pretty
long shelf life is liked much by people. Though it can be taken
neat, people sometimes prefer to mix it with cola, soda and
lemon juice.
The most unique characteristic of Feni is its distinct smell
that can be detected from quite a distance when Feni is being
distilled. The quality of genuine Feni is determined by its
aroma. The Feni that is produced after the third distillation is
a product that is known for its excellence and high quality.
This Feni is quite strong and one gets carried away by the aroma
itself when the bottle is opened and Feni is poured in a glass.
Fenny can be enjoyed neat as well as a cocktail since it has a
versatile base. So when you do visit Goa, make sure you enjoy
the beauty of the place with this intoxicating drink in your
hand to add to the fun.
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