If you catch yourself feeling under the weather during the chilly winter weeks, @meghnasfoodmagic’s simple recipe for a traditional Gujarati Gond Ki Raab is just what you need for an energetic boost of nutrients.
Gond Ki Raab is a tasty and healthy winter beverage from the Indian state of Gujarat. It’s made using edible gum crystals and is a traditional dish enjoyed during the Paryushan Festival by the Jain community as a part of breaking their fast. Among its benefits are improving stamina, reducing back and joint pain, and enhancing vitamin D levels.
Now, let the winter drink mixing begin!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Gond
- 4 tablespoons Ghee
- 3 tablespoons Ginger Powder
- 1 tablespoon Ganthoda Powder
- Some cardamom powder (optional)
- 5 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 6 tablespoons dry grated coconut
- 2 cups boiled water
- 2 tablespoons jaggery
Instructions
While the rich multitude of exotic-sounding ingredients might make this unique, sweet drink look like a lot of work, it’s honestly not! All you need to do is look at the full Instagram post by @meghnasfoodmagic for clear, step-by-step instructions. Well, you also need to actually follow them, but it’s entirely doable, and the process is quite quick. Plus, your body will thank you.
