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gond katira summer cooler

Gond Katira Summer Cooler

Urmi Banerjee
A cooling, gut-soothing Ayurvedic summer drink with soaked gond katira, sabja, lemon and mint. Hydrating and gentle on the stomach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks, hydration Drink, summer drinks, vegan
Cuisine Homestyle, Indian, Low FODMAP Inspired, Vegetarian
Servings 2
Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Glass
  • 1 Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp soaked gond katira / tragacanth gum from 1 tsp dry, soaked overnight
  • 1 tbsp soaked basil seeds / sabja from ½ tsp dry, soaked 15 min
  • ½ lemon / nimbu juiced
  • 1 tsp jaggery syrup / gud optional, to taste
  • 1 pinch roasted cumin powder / bhuna jeera
  • 1 small slice ginger / adrak grated
  • 1 pinch black salt / kala namak
  • a few mint leaves / pudina
  • 1½ cups chilled water approx. 360 ml
  • a few ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • The night before, soak 1 tsp dry gond katira in 1 cup water for 8–12 hours until it blooms into a soft jelly. Rinse once.
  • Soak the basil seeds (sabja) separately in water for 15 minutes until they bloom.
  • Blend the mint (pudina), lemon (nimbu) juice, jaggery (gud), roasted cumin (jeera), ginger (adrak), black salt (kala namak) and chilled water until smooth.
  • In a tall glass, add the soaked gond katira, soaked sabja and a few ice cubes.
  • Pour the blended cooler over the top, stir well, and drink immediately.

Notes

soaked gond katira keeps 2–3 days in the fridge; assemble the drink fresh. Do not freeze or reheat.
Keyword Healthy Drinks, Hydration Drinks, IBS friendly food, Summer Drinks