Mango Gond Katira Sabja Drink (Summer Cooling Drink)

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Mango gond katira sabja drink – natural summer cooler that helps with hydration and beats the heat. This gluten free healthy summer drink is made with basil seeds, fresh ripe mango, gond katira (tragacanth gum) and milk.

two glasses of mango gond katira sabja drink placed on a table along with an eco friendly coconut leaf straw and half cut mango.

Mango gond katira drink recipe is best to beat the heat, stay hydrated, and quench thirst when temperatures soar. This layered summer drink is the best natural alternative to sugary soft drinks due to its natural cooling properties, taste and nourishment.

Looking for more refreshing summer drinks? Then try basil seed coconut drink, basil seed lemonade, watermelon coconut milk cooler, watermelon cooler with basil seeds and mango lemonade.

Notes On Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

Ingredients to make mango gond katira sabja drink placed on wooden table.

Pantry Ingredients: Gond Katira ((tragacanth gum) and sabja (basil seeds)
Mango: I used Thai honey mango, but you could use any ripe and sweet mangoes.
Sweetener: I used maple syrup, but check the ‘variations and substitutions’ section for alternative options.
Spices: Cardamom powder adds a warm flavour and aroma to this mango summer drink.
Liquid: Water to soak gond katira and sabja, and milk. I used low fat milk, but you can substitute it with skimmed or full fat milk.

How To Make Mango Gond Katira Sabja Drink?

(This is an overview with process photos, the full recipe is at the bottom in a recipe card)

As always, I recommend watching the recipe video and checking out these step-by-step instructions first. Then you can find the full recipe with the exact measurements in the recipe card below!

glass bowl with transparent jelly like gond katira placed on wooden table.

Step 1: Soak gond katira in water for 5-6 hours.

glass bowl of soaked sabja seeds placed on wooden table

Step 2: Soak sabja seeds in water for 15-20 mins.

blender jar with pureed mango placed on wooden table.

Step 3: Meanwhile, peel, chop and blend mango into puree.

front view of a glass of mango drink with basil seeds and gond katira placed on a platform.

Step 4: In a glass, add ice cubes, soaked sabja seeds, followed by gond katira, mango puree, maple syrup and cardamom.

Step 5: Pour milk and stir well.

Serve mango gond katira sabja drink immediately for a refreshing taste.

Substitutions and Variations

Sweetener: You can substitute maple syrup with agave syrup or date syrup.

Vegan: Use coconut milk or any other plant based milk instead of dairy milk.

Mango: You can use canned mango pulp instead of fresh mango puree if you’re planning to make this drink when mangoes are out of season or you don’t have fresh ones on hand.

Tips and Tricks

Gond Katira: Soak it for at least 5-6 hours until crystals absorb all the water and expand into a soft translucent jelly-like texture.

Sabja Seeds: Unlike gond katira, sabja doesn’t need to be soaked for hours. Soak it just for 15-20 minutes, until they absorb water and expands.

Chill Everything: Chill soaked sabja, gond katira and mango puree beforehand to keep the drink refreshing and chilled without needing too many ice cubes.

Mango: Use less fibrous, sweet ripe mangoes for the best taste and flavour.

Consistency: Adjust consistency to your liking. Use extra mango puree for a thicker drink or add more milk to thin it.

Storage

This healthy mango drink with basil seeds tastes best when enjoyed fresh immediately after preparing it. If you are making it ahead for a party or gathering, store soaked gond katira, soaked sabja seeds and mango puree separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Prepare the drink just a few minutes before serving for the best taste, flavour and texture.

FAQ

What is gond katira?

Gond katira is a natural edible gum derived from the plant Cochlospermum gossypium, also called Indian tragacanth. It’s a traditional ingredient used in Ayurvedic remedies and Indian cooking, specifically during summer.

What are the other names of gond katira?

The other names are – gum tragacanth, badam pisin, katira gum, almond resin

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