Gond Katira (Badam Pisin): Your Healthy Summer Companion

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Gond Katira, also referred to as Badam Pisin, has some cooling magic and your perfect companion for this summer.

What is Gond Katira or Badam Pisin and their Health Benefits?

Gond katira, also known as Tragacanth gum, is a natural gum typically comes in the form of small, translucent, whitish crystals or granules.

Gond katira is believed to have various medicinal properties. It is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for its cooling and soothing properties. It is often used to treat heat-related issues and to improve digestion.

Its high fiber content promotes satiety, helping you feel full for longer periods. Badam pisin is believed to be good for skin as it aids in digestion, ensuring efficient nutrient absorption and smooth bowel movements .

Gond Katira or Badam pisin also called almond pisin, badam gum, almond gum, katira gond, badam gondh or almond resin.

Goond katira/ badam pisin cooler by Sumeet Kaur

Difference of Gond Katira or Badam Pisin with Edible Gum or Gond

Often mistaken for edible gum (also called acacia gum, gum arabic or Gond), Gond Katira stands apart with its unique properties. Gond katira is derived from the sap of the almond tree while edible gum is derived from the sap of the acacia tree.

Unlike regular edible gum, gond Katira swells up when soaked in water, forming a translucent jelly-like substance. Hence, it is added to recipes to give them a gel-like consistency or to provide a unique texture.

Mango chia seeds gond katira sweet Lassi by renu bhasin

Gond katira or badam pisin as it have cooling properties, often consumed during the summer months to combat heat and used in various desserts and drinks. On the other hand, edible gum (gond or acacia gum) is used as a binding agent, thickener and stabilizer in various foods like laddu etc.

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One of the most popular ways to consume Gond Katira is to include in refreshing and cooling drinks.

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You can also try incorporating in delectable desserts, falooda,  or even fruit salads for a unique twist that's as delicious as it is beneficial.

Buckwheat firni with flavoured Gond katira or Badam pisin Recipe by Kalpana Rai
#SFR Buckwheat is full of nutrition.It has potassium which helps in controlling blood sugar.It helps in digestion and high in fiber.I have made firni with it and to add some more cooling effect,I have used gond katira with rose syrup.
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Mango and Gond Katira or Badam pisin Dessert Recipe by Kalpana Rai
Mango is the king of fruits .Mango is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.It helps in fighting cancer, maintaining cholesterol level.Mangoes are loaded with vit.A and C. Gond Katira is also very good for our body.Our dadis and Nani’s talked about gond katira and it’s benefits.Today very few …
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Mango smoothie with gond katira or badam pisin Recipe by renu bhasin
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Multigrain Gond Sukhdi Recipe by Dr Vidyashree
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For an extra nutritional boost, consider combining Badam Pisin with Sabja seeds, also known as basil seeds create a powerhouse of nutrients and cooling properties.

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Rose milk with sabja seeds Recipe by Nandhini Jayakumar
Rose milk is my all time favourite drink😋 Rose milk is a great summer drink , I can have it anytime. Sabja seeds & Badam pisin (Almond tree gum) which makes our body internally cool. #nofire #rosemilk #milk #milkshake #drink #summer #favourite #nocook
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Gond Katira emerges as a true summer superhero. Whether you're looking to beat the heat, nourish your body, this natural wonder has you covered.