By Garima Johar
May 28, 2026
Gond katira, or tragacanth gum, is a natural coolant that helps beat the harsh summer heat. Add this jelly-like ingredient to your drinks and desserts in these simple yet tasty recipes.
Gond katira shikanji is one of the most frequently made drinks that helps your body to stay hydrated and cool.
While making falooda, add soaked gond katira with rabri to make it even better.
Kheer can be given a summer twist by mixing in soaked gond katira while adding milk.
Make the sharbat by soaking gond katira in water. Mix with chilled water, sugar, and additives like rose, mango, almond, etc.
While you drink your regular milkshakes in summer, add soaked gond katira in your favourite flavours.