Tragacanth gum, commonly known as gond katira hydrates the body and improves digestion. Swipe to discover an easy recipe to make a gond katira sharbat at home to beat the summer heat.
INGREDIENTS
To make this refreshing gond katira juice, you will need only five simple ingredients: two tablespoons of chia seeds, one lemon, two tablespoons of gond katira, and one tablespoon of honey, and half glass of water.
STEP 1: SOAK GOND KATIRA
Firstly, take two tablespoons of gond katira and soak them overnight in water or soak them in warm water for 2-3 hours. It will form a jelly-like consistency.
STEP 2: SOAK CHIA SEEDS
In a separate bowl, add two tablespoons of chia seeds and half a cup of water to soak it overnight.
STEP 3: MIX INGREDIENTS
Now, take a tall glass and add soaked chia seeds, gond katira, and half a glass of water to it. Mix them well with the help of a spoon.
STEP 4: ADD LEMON
Take one lemon, cut it from the middle and squeeze the juice into the glass. Lemons are loaded with vitamin C, which helps to soothe digestion and boost immunity.
STEP 5: ADD HONEY (OPTIONAL)
Finally, add one tablespoon of honey and mix it well. This is an optional step; skip this step if you are making a sugar-free drink.
STEP 6: SERVE AND ENJOY
After mixing all the ingredients, your freshly made gond katira drink is ready. You can garnish it with mint leaves.
GOODNESS OF GOND KATIRA
Consuming gond katira in the summer can improve digestion, boost immunity, maintain body temperature, and provide a glow to your skin as per Dt Manpreet Kalra, founder & director of Rebootgut Healthcare.
CONCLUSION
Follow these simple six steps to make gond katira sharbat at home to beat the summer heat. Consult a health expert for personalised advice.