Kesar Chandan Sharbat Recipe
Kesar Chandan Sharbat (Saffron Sandal Syrup) is a traditional Indian beverage made with edible chandan (sandalwood), saffron strands, and sugar. Make this refreshing drink using my easy recipe.
Servings: 15 people
Ingredients
- 1 liter water plus ½ cup
- 5 cups granulated white sugar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoon edible grade sandalwood powder (chandal powder)
- 1 gram saffron strands
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
Instructions
- Heat ½ cup of water in a small pan over medium heat, and when it starts to boil, add saffron to it.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Add 1 liter of water, sugar, and lime juice to another large pan and heat over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Pass this mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Add the saffron, which has been soaked in water, sandalwood powder, and citric acid to the sugar mixture and mix well.
- Transfer the syrup to a clean glass bottle.
- You can store this syrup for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.
- To make the sharbat, add 1 tablespoon of kesar chandan syrup to a glass and top the glass with chilled water.
- Tip - Shake the bottle well before pouring the syrup into the glass.
- Add a few ice cubes to the glass and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
