Gulkand, the sweet rose petal preserve, is one of the most versatile treats in an Indian kitchen. Here are ten simple ways to enjoy a jar of APAR Gulkand.
1. Gulkand milk
Stir one or two teaspoons of gulkand into a glass of chilled milk. It is a classic summer drink in many Indian homes.
2. Gulkand shake
Blend cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a tablespoon of gulkand. Top with chopped nuts.
3. Meetha paan
Gulkand is the heart of a good meetha paan, along with lacha tutti frutti, coconut and fennel.
4. Ice cream topping
Spoon gulkand over vanilla or kesar-pista ice cream for an instant rose sundae.
5. Gulkand lassi
Whisk thick curd, a little sugar and gulkand with ice for a fragrant rose lassi.
6. Laddoo and barfi filling
Use gulkand as a filling for coconut laddoo, besan laddoo or barfi.
7. Gulkand kulfi
Fold gulkand into thickened milk before freezing kulfi for a beautiful rose swirl.
8. Falooda
Layer gulkand with falooda sev, basil seeds, milk and ice cream.
9. With curd or yoghurt
Swirl a spoonful into plain yoghurt as a quick dessert.
10. On its own
A small spoonful after a meal is the simplest way to enjoy it.
Keep the jar tightly closed and always use a clean, dry spoon.
