Recipe

How To Make Gond Katira Chocolate Drink – Easy Summer Recipe

Team Chukde

23/06/2026

Hot summer days often create a craving for cold chocolate drinks. Regular milkshakes can feel heavy. This gond katira chocolate drink offers a better option — it uses soaked gond katira to add thickness without extra cream, making it more refreshing for Indian summers.

Gond katira has been a summer staple in Indian kitchens for generations. When soaked, it turns into a soft jelly that gives body to the drink. You’ll end up with a chocolate drink that feels balanced and cooling.

In this recipe, you will learn how to soak gond katira properly and prepare the drink with simple steps.

What Is Gond Katira and Why Use It in Chocolate Drinks

Gond katira is an edible gum that swells in water and forms a soft jelly. It has almost no taste of its own, so it blends well with cocoa and milk.

In this drink, soaked gond katira creates thickness naturally. Unlike regular chocolate milkshakes that rely on ice cream or condensed milk, this version uses the jelly for texture. It is different from regular gond, which is traditionally used in winter recipes.

Gond katira is also known as tragacanth gum in English.

How to Soak Gond Katira

This is the most important step for good results. Many people get hard pieces in their drink because they do not soak it long enough.

1. Take 1.5 to 2 teaspoons of gond katira crystals.
2. Rinse them once under clean water.
3. Place them in a bowl and cover with water.
4. Soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
5. Drain the extra water. The crystals should now be soft and jelly-like.

You can store soaked gond katira in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Gond Katira Chocolate Drink Recipe

Serves: 1–2

Active prep time: 10 minutes

Soaking time: 6–8 hours (done in advance)

Ingredients:

•         1.5 to 2 cups chilled milk
•         1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
•         10–15 g dark chocolate
•         1.5 to 2 teaspoons soaked gond katira jelly
•         1–2 teaspoons honey or jaggery (adjust to taste)
•         4–6 ice cubes
•         Optional: a pinch of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Add chilled milk, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and sweetener to a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
2. Put 2–3 tablespoons of soaked gond katira into a glass.
3. Pour the blended mixture over the jelly. Add ice cubes and stir gently.
4. Let the drink rest for 2–3 minutes if you want it thicker.

Note: You can use Chukde Gond Katira for this recipe.

Serve cold.

Practical Tips and Common Mistakes

•         Always add soaked gond katira directly to the glass. Blending it can change the texture.
•         Start with less jelly and increase after tasting.
•         If the drink becomes too thick, add a little more chilled milk.
•         Never use unsoaked gond katira — it will not mix well.

How to soak gond katira properly is the key to avoiding hard pieces in the final drink.

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Storage Tips

Keep dry gond katira in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. Once soaked, store the jelly in the refrigerator and use it within two days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long should I soak gond katira?

A: Soak it for 6 to 8 hours or overnight until it becomes soft and jelly-like.

Q: Can I use plant-based milk?

A: Yes. Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk work well in this recipe.

Q: Which milk gives the best results?

A: Full-fat dairy milk gives a richer taste, but plant-based options also work fine.

Q: How long can I store soaked gond katira?

A: Store it in the refrigerator and use it within two days.

Q: Can I make this without dark chocolate?

A: Yes. You can slightly increase the cocoa powder instead.