Rose Syrup and instant gulkand is a simple and easy recipe that you can make at home.
This recipe gets ready under 30 minutes and has a great shelf life too. Both rose syrup and gulkand are extremely beneficial with lot of health benefits.
Beauty of this recipe is you get both rose syrup and instant gulkand ( rose petals jam) in a go , to use in versatile recipes.
Few of my favorite recipe with rose syrup includes Paan Milkshake , Falooda , rose laddo and rooafzha
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About this recipe
Homemade rose syrup is not only easy to make but it is very economical . It's lingering aroma is not only soothing but it has a refreshing flavour too.
In India , it is widely used during summer to beat the heat . Going Desi ( Indian ) , you can use this homemade flavourful rose syrup to make desserts ,milkshakes , rose milk , falooda, rose lassi and drizzle over ice creams.
Also it is a great cordial to add into sparkling water , soda , cocktails and mocktails.
Roe syrup is mixed with milk to make rose milk ; great way to uplift mood , combat mood swings , fight against acidity , heart burn and keeps the body cool. Where as Gulkand is great for reliving constipation and acidity.
Ingredients
To make this flavourful rose surup , you only need 3 ingredients ! Rose petals , sugar and water .
Rose Petals - Source some organic dry rose petals . You can use either dry rose petal or fresh rose petals. If using fresh ones use 3 cups of fresh rose petals for every 1 cup of dry rose petals used. Choose rose petals that are free from pesticides and diseases. You can pick
Sugar - is the sweetener , I have used in this syrup. Other sweeteners like agave , monk fruit or maple syrup can be used. But jaggery doesn't tastes great in this syrup. Sugar to dry peatls ratio is 1:1 .
Water used to make rose syrup is twice the amount of sugar in the recipe.
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How to make Rose Syrup
In a sauce pan add rose petals , sugar and water.
Keep on low heat and stir well to dissolve sugar completely.
Cover sauce pan with a lid and keep on simmer for 25 -30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, open lid , stir and continue to cook uncovered until it reaches the slightly thick , syrup consistency.
Turn off heat , place saucepan on kitchen counter top and wait for the syrup to turn lukewarm.
Strain the liquid from the petals and collect in a glass bottle , this liquid is Rose syrup .
And collected rose petals in strainer are used to make gulkand .
To make Gulkand
Add collected rose petals back into the same sauce pan . To this add ½ cup of rose syrup.
Mix well everything and cook on a medium heat .
Continue to cook until rose petals absorbs all the sugar syrup
At this point , colour changes to deep reddish brown.
Turn off the stove and keep it aside on counter top until it cools down.
Store in a clean airtight jar and use it as required.
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Homemade Rose Syrup and Instant Gulkand Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oraganic Dry Rose Petals
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a sauce pan add rose petals , sugar and water.
- Keep on low heat and stir well to dissolve sugar completely.
- Cover sauce pan with a lid and keep on simmer for 25 -30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, open lid , stir and continue to cook uncovered until it reaches the slightly thick , syrup consistency.
- Turn off heat , place saucepan on kitchen counter top and wait for the syrup to turn lukewarm.
- Strain the liquid from the petals and collect in a glass bottle , this liquid is Rose syrup .
- And collected rose petals in strainer are used to make gulkand .
- To make Gulkand
- Add collected rose petals back into the same sauce pan . To this add ½ cup of rose syrup.
- Mix well everything and cook on a medium heat .
- Continue to cook until rose petals absorbs all the sugar syrup
- At this point , colour changes to deep reddish brown.
- Turn off the stove and keep it aside on counter top until it cools down.
- Store in a clean airtight jar and use it as required.
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FAQ's
Can I replace sugar with jaggery ?
No , it's doesn't taste that great ! If you are experimental and want to try new taste , go ahead and let me know too.
What is the shelf life of Rose Syrup?
In refrigerator, this rose syrup stays good upto 4 months and Gulkand stays good for 2 months.
How to use Gulkand to get relief from constipation ?
Mix ½ tablespoon of Glukand with 1 teaspoon of butter and eat everyday morning on empty stomach. Or Mix 1 tablespoon of gulkand in 1 glass of milk , and drink at bedtime everyday . These 2 are known home remedies to relive constipation and also piles when practiced regularly.
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