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Rose petal sharbat
गुलाब शरबत
A cooling pink drink for the hottest part of the day, made from real rose petals, not just syrup.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
15 minServes 4DrinkSuits PittaChildren eat itVegan
You'll need
- 1 cup fresh rose petals (unsprayed), washed
- 1/2 cup sugar or jaggery
- 2 cups water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Ice, to serve
Method
- Simmer the rose petals with sugar and water for 10 minutes, until the petals pale and the syrup turns faintly pink.
- Cool completely, then strain, pressing the petals to get every bit of colour.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Pour over ice, topping up with chilled water, to serve.
Why this dish
Rose is one of Ayurveda's classic cooling, Pitta-settling flavours, the kind of drink reached for when heat has built up in the body or the day feels too bright and loud.
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