As temperatures soar, many of us turn to cold drinks and ice creams for relief—but those options aren’t always the healthiest. If you’re looking for a cooling and nutritious alternative, Gond Katira (also known as Tragacanth gum) is the perfect summer ingredient. Known for its naturally cooling properties and packed with calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, Gond Katira can help keep dehydration, heat stroke, and fatigue at bay.

Here are 4 tasty and healthy Gond Katira drinks that will refresh your body and boost your energy:

This revitalizing drink combines the cooling effects of coconut water, Sabja seeds, and Gond Katira.

Ingredients:

• 6–7 pieces of soaked Gond Katira


• 1 tsp Sabja (basil) seeds (soaked)


• 1 glass fresh coconut water


• A dash of lemon juice

Instructions:
Mix the soaked Gond Katira and Sabja seeds into the coconut water. Add lemon juice and stir. This drink is light, hydrating, and perfect for an energy boost on a hot day.

A spicy and refreshing twist with mint and Indian spices.

Ingredients:

• Soaked Gond Katira


• Soaked Sabja seeds


• A handful of mint leaves


• 1 tsp lemon juice


• Black salt, chaat masala, and roasted cumin (to taste)


• Cold water and ice cubes

Instructions:
Grind mint, lemon juice, and spices into a paste. Mix into a glass of cold water. Add soaked Sabja seeds, ice, and Gond Katira. Stir and enjoy this spicy-sour summer treat.

A summer-favorite mango drink gets a healthy upgrade.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe mango (pulp)


• Soaked Sabja seeds


• Soaked Gond Katira


• Chilled milk


• Honey (optional)

Instructions:
Layer the glass with Gond Katira, Sabja seeds, and mango pulp. Pour chilled milk over the layers. Add honey for sweetness if desired. This smoothie is rich, filling, and packed with summer flavor.

A simple yet wholesome drink with cooling milk and nutritious dry fruits.

Ingredients:

• Soaked Gond Katira


• Boiled and cooled milk


• Sugar, jaggery, or honey (to taste)


• Chopped nuts: almonds, cashews, raisins, dates

Instructions:
Mix Gond Katira into the milk and add your preferred sweetener. Top with chopped dry fruits for added nutrition. Serve chilled for a creamy, energizing drink.

These drinks not only cool the body but also:

• Prevent dehydration


• Aid digestion


• Boost energy and hormone balance


• Improve skin and hair health