Gond Katira and Chia Seed Drink
A cooling summer gut-healing drink made with soaked gond katira and chia seeds — IBS-friendly, anti-inflammatory, and ready in 10 minutes. A traditional Indian remedy with real gut health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp gond katira soaked overnight
- 1 tbsp chia seeds soaked 20 minutes
- 1 cup cold water or rose water
- 1 tsp mishri or honey
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Soak gond katira in 1 cup water overnight. It will expand into a clear gel.
- Soak chia seeds in ½ cup water for 20 minutes until gel forms.
- In a glass, mix cold water, lemon, mishri, cumin powder, mint. Stir well.
- Add soaked gond katira gel and chia gel. Stir gently.
- Add ice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Start with ½ tsp gond katira if new to it. Do not blend — just stir. Best consumed on empty stomach in the morning. Skip black salt on IBS flare days.