When the summer sun blazes high and the days stretch long, nothing feels better than sipping on something cool, hydrating, and nourishing. That’s where Gond Katira — nature’s very own cooling marvel — steps in.

Known for its incredible ability to soothe the body from within, Gond Katira transforms simple drinks into magical summer elixirs. Whether blended with tropical fruits, infused into herbal coolers, or layered into creamy parfaits, it adds a delightful, jelly-like texture that’s not only fun but packed with health benefits.

Ready to take your summer hydration to the next level? Here are some incredibly easy, refreshing, and creative Gond Katira drinks you can whip up at home — each one designed to beat the heat deliciously and naturally!

1. Gond Katira Rose Falooda

Ingredients:

• Gond Katira – 2 tbsp (soaked overnight or for 6–8 hours)

• Sabja (basil) seeds – 1 tbsp (soaked for 20 minutes)

• Cold milk – 1 glass (250 ml)

• Rose syrup – 2 tbsp

• Chopped fruits – ½ cup (apple, banana, pomegranate)

• Chia seeds – 1 tsp (optional)

• Ice cubes – 4-5

• Vanilla ice cream – 1 scoop (optional)

Instructions:

1. Soak Gond Katira overnight. It will swell and turn into a jelly-like texture. Rinse once to remove any impurities.

2. Soak sabja seeds separately in water for 20 minutes until they swell up.

3. In a tall glass, add 1 tbsp rose syrup at the bottom.

4. Add a spoonful of soaked sabja seeds, then a layer of Gond Katira.

5. Add chopped fruits and chia seeds.

6. Pour chilled milk over the mixture slowly.

7. Add ice cubes and top with a scoop of ice cream if desired.

8. Serve chilled with a spoon and straw.

2. Tropical Fruit & Gond Katira Parfait

Ingredients:

• Gond Katira – 2 tbsp (soaked and drained)

• Greek yogurt or hung curd – 1 cup

• Mango cubes – ¼ cup

• Pineapple chunks – ¼ cup

• Kiwi slices – a few

• Honey or maple syrup – 1 tbsp

• Flax seeds – 1 tsp

• Granola – 2 tbsp (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a glass or jar, add a few spoonfuls of yogurt as the base.

2. Add a layer of mango cubes and some soaked Gond Katira.

3. Drizzle a little honey or maple syrup.

4. Add another layer of yogurt, followed by pineapple chunks and kiwi slices.

5. Sprinkle flax seeds and granola on top.

6. Finish with more Gond Katira and a light drizzle of honey.

7. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

3. Lemon-Basil Gond Katira Detox Drink

Ingredients:

• Gond Katira – 1 tbsp (soaked and drained)

• Sabja seeds – 1 tsp (soaked for 20 minutes)

• Lemon juice – 2 tsp

• Honey – 1 tsp (optional)

• Mint leaves – 6–8

• Chilled water – 1 glass (250 ml)

• Ice cubes – 4–5

Instructions:

1. In a glass, add soaked Gond Katira and sabja seeds.

2. Pour in the chilled water.

3. Add fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, and honey if using.

4. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes.

5. Add ice cubes and garnish with a lemon slice or mint sprig.

6. Refresh yourself with this detox drink, especially during hot afternoons.

4. Gond Katira Mango Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

• Gond Katira – 2 tbsp (soaked and drained)

• Ripe mango – ½ cup (peeled and chopped)

• Frozen banana – 1

• Coconut milk or almond milk – ½ cup

• Pomegranate – 2 tbsp

• Mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia) – 2 tbsp

• Berries – a handful (optional)

• Desiccated coconut – for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend mango, frozen banana, and milk until smooth and creamy.

2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl.

3. Add soaked Gond Katira on top.

4. Decorate with pomegranate, seeds, berries, and coconut.

5. Chill for a few minutes before eating, or enjoy immediately.

5. Watermelon-Gond Katira Cooler

Ingredients:

• Watermelon – 2 cups (deseeded and chopped)

• Gond Katira – 1 tbsp (soaked and drained)

• Sabja seeds – 1 tsp (soaked for 20 minutes)

• Lime juice – 1 tbsp

• Mint leaves – 5–6

• Ice cubes – 5–6

• Rock salt – a pinch (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend watermelon pieces until smooth. Strain the juice if preferred.

2. In a glass, add soaked sabja seeds and Gond Katira.

3. Pour watermelon juice over it.

4. Add lime juice, mint leaves, and ice cubes.

5. Stir gently. Add a pinch of rock salt if you like a sweet-salty twist.

6. Serve immediately for a hydrating, cooling experience.

 6. Gond Katira Mango Delight

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soaked gond katira (pre-soaked for 5–6 hours)

• 1 ripe mango (pureed)

• 1 cup chilled milk (or almond milk)

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• A pinch of cardamom powder

• Chopped nuts (optional)

How to make:

1. Blend the mango puree with chilled milk, honey, and cardamom powder.

2. Add soaked gond katira into a glass.

3. Pour the mango milkshake over it.

4. Garnish with chopped nuts or a few strands of saffron if you like.

5. Serve chilled!

Taste: Creamy, tropical, slightly spiced.
Vibe: Perfect for summer evenings.

7. Gond Katira Coconut Water Refresher

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soaked gond katira

• 1 glass tender coconut water

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• A few mint leaves

• A pinch of rock salt

How to make:

1. Fill a glass with coconut water.

2. Stir in lemon juice, mint leaves, and rock salt.

3. Add soaked gond katira and mix well.

4. Chill for 10 minutes and serve.

Taste: Light, slightly salty, ultra-refreshing.

Vibe: Beach-side coolers at home.

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8. Gond Katira Berry Parfait

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soaked gond katira

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (or thick hung curd)

• ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)

• 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup

• 1 tbsp granola (optional)

How to make:

1. In a glass, layer yogurt + soaked gond katira + berries.

2. Repeat to make beautiful layers.

3. Drizzle honey on top and sprinkle granola if you want extra crunch.

4. Serve immediately or chill slightly.

Taste: Creamy, tangy, fresh.
Vibe: Insta-worthy breakfast or dessert.

9. Gond Katira Lemonade Cooler

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soaked gond katira

• 1 glass chilled lemonade

• ½ tsp roasted cumin powder

• A few basil leaves

• Ice cubes

How to make:

1. Make your favorite lemonade (fresh lemon juice + water + sugar or honey).

2. Add roasted cumin powder and basil leaves.

3. Stir in soaked gond katira.

4. Serve with ice cubes.

Taste: Sweet, tangy, mildly spiced.
Vibe: Indian summer punch!

10. Gond Katira Saffron Badam Milk

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soaked gond katira

• 1 cup chilled almond milk (or regular milk)

• 1 tbsp almond powder or paste

• A few strands of saffron (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk)

• A pinch of cardamom powder

• Honey to taste

How to make:

1. Blend almond powder, cardamom, and honey with milk.

2. Add soaked saffron strands.

3. Stir in gond katira at the end gently.

4. Serve chilled or slightly cool.

Taste: Rich, nutty, aromatic.
Vibe: Royal summer treat.

Learn the Benefits of Gond Katira here: Gond Katira: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses And Side Effects Of This Natural Coolant

Bonus Tip:

You can batch soak Gond Katira for 2–3 days’ use. Store the swollen gond katira in the fridge (in water) and just take a few spoons when needed!