New Delhi: When th city sun bakes, all you crave is a glass of cool and refreshing drink that not only tastes delicious and provides relief to your thirst, but also has numerous health benefits and helps your body feel cooler on the inside. Few beverages rival the cooling power of the gond katira drink. Also known as tragacanth gum, gond katira has numerous health benefits and is known for its cooling agents for many years.

This light, subtly sweet drink not only soothes the body from within but also helps replenish electrolytes lost through perspiration. Are you thinking of adding this magical drink to your kitchen menu this summer for some great health benefits? Here is your recipe guide to prepare a glass of gonad katira cooler for summer with health benefits and tips.

Gond Katira cooler recipe

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 tbsp gond katira
• 1 litre of water
• 2–3 tbsp sugar or jaggery
• 4–5 crushed green cardamom pods
• A few strands of saffron
• 1 tsp rose water or kewra water
• Ice cubes
• Chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds) for garnish

Equipment

• Bowl for soaking
• Heavy-bottomed saucepan
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Serving glasses

Steps to make at home:

1. Wash the gond katira under running water and soak it in 1/2 cup overnight to swell.
2. In a saucepan, take 1 litre of water and bring it to a boil.
3. Add crushed cardamom, saffron and simmer.
4. Stir in jaggery and let it dissolve completely.
5. Drain water from the gond katira and add it to the sweetened water.
6. Let it boil in hot water for 5 minutes.
7. Let it cool to room temperature and add rose water, kewara.
8. Strain into a jug to remove cardamom husks and any fibrous bits.
9. Pour into a glass with ice cubes, and garnish with fresh mint and saffron strands.

Health benefits of Gond katira

• Natural Cooler: Gond katira’s mucilaginous texture forms a protective film in the gut, reducing body heat.
• Hydration & Electrolyte Balance: Rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium, it replenishes lost salts.
• Digestive Aid: Its soothing properties calm acidity and support healthy digestion.
• Skin & Joint Support: High in natural polysaccharides that promote skin hydration and joint lubrication.

Gona katira is a perfect summer cooler to add to your daily drinking routine, this nautal cooler supports hydration, digestion and overall well-being. Next time you think of moving out in the scorching heat of sun make sure to come home to a cooling glass of this cooler for amazing benefits and delicious taste.