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Gulkand (Rose petal jam) can be taken on its own or added to milk/yogurt/ juices.

Gulkand a general tonic of Ayurveda, is the delicious and naturally rich in calcium and has antioxidant activity. It has cooling properties thus it is beneficial in alleviating all the heat related problems like tiredness, lethargy, itching, aches and pains.it reduces acidity and stomach heat, helps in digestion.

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• Natural yogurt-2cups
• Low fat milk-1/2cup
• Vanilla essence-2tsp
• Gulkand-1tbsp
• Chopped Fresh Figs-2num
• Ice cubes

Garnish:

• Nuts/ figs

Procedure:

• Add figs and gulkand in the blender and whizz until mashed.
• To this add yogurt, milk, vanilla essence, ice cubes and blend again until well combined and frothy.
• Pour the lassi into glass and garnish with figs/nuts.

Serve chilled.

Note:

• Gulkand is the jam made by soaking rose petals in honey/sugar syrup. You get it in the indian grocery store.

I am bringing this recipe to Angie’s Fiesta Friday #25