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Are you sick of drinking the bland glass of milk every night? Do you want to add more flavours to your bowl of Kheer? Are you curious to give your winter delights a fragrant and nutritious twist? You can do it all with just one thing- Gulkand. A sweet preserve made with rose petals, sugar/honey and cardamom, Gulkand has been existing for centuries. The rosy fragrance, the intense sugar rush and the exciting texture make Gulkand the delightful ingredient it is. Quite ideal for summers as a coolant for its anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, Gulkand has its roots in Indo-Persian cuisine. The preserve is made with Damask rose petals- the variety is grown only twice a year making the preserve an exclusive delight. The limited availability of the variety of rose along with the onerous process resulted in the lavishness of the preserve in the older days. The modern procedures and packaging techniques have made Gulkand available round the year. As winters are already here, we have curated five winter delights that you can elevate to a different level altogether with Gulkand.
1. Milk
No more a bland glass of milk on a chilly winter night with Gulkand in it. The sugar rush along with the rosy flavour and fragrance will enhance the flavour of milk. Boil the milk to the preferred temperature, add a tablespoon of Gulkand and gulp it down.
2. Kheer
Give a rosy twist to your regular rice Kheer by adding Gulkand to it. The flavour of the Kheer will leave you drooling for days. Not only Gulkand but cardamom powder, dry fruits and edible rose petals are also responsible for the elevated taste of the Kheer.
3. Rava Ladoo
Are you planning to make some ladoos for winter indulgence? Make some Gulkand Rava ladoos that zing with the goodness of ghee and Gulkand. Garnish these ladoos with some dry fruits for added nutrition and texture.
4. Gujiyas
Why wait till Holi to relish some flavoursome Gujiyas? The crispy exterior along with the sweet and rosy filling make these Gujiyas perfect to be savoured as winter evening snacks.
5. Barfi
Coconut and Gulkand are a match made in heaven. And who can say “No” to delicious barfis made with coconut, Makhana and Gulkand? Extremely nutritious with cashew nuts, Makhana and coconut, these barfis are perfect for the winter festive days.
We hope we have sorted your winter diet with these Gulkand-flavoured delicacies. Try them out and let us know how you like them.
