Nutrition

Gond Katira & Coconut Laddus : A Traditional Superfood Treat

30 Mar 20265 min readUpdated 16 Apr 2026
Gond Katira & Coconut Laddus : A Traditional Superfood Treat
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What is Gond Katira?

A natural edible gum known for:

  • Cooling properties
  • Digestive benefits
  • Hydration support

Ingredients

  • Soaked gond katira
  • Coconut
  • Jaggery or dates
  • Cardamom powder

Method

  1. Soak gond katira until it expands.
  2. Mix with coconut and natural sweetener.
  3. Add cardamom for flavor.
  4. Shape into laddus and chill.

Health Benefits

  • Helps manage body heat
  • Provides sustained energy
  • Supports gut health

This tasty, healthy and easy recipe is a perfect example of how traditional foods align with modern nutrition!

Amrit Deol, NIS certified clinical nutritionist and dietitian, Chandigarh

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Amrit Deol

NIS Certified Clinical Nutritionist & Dietitian

Amrit Deol is an NIS certified clinical nutritionist based in Chandigarh, India, who provides online Indian diet plans for weight loss, diabetes, PCOS and thyroid to clients in India, Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia and the UAE.

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