Gulkand is preserved rose petals in sugar. which gradualy matures under sunlight over a period of 1 or 2 months depending on the season. The sugar melts into the rose gradualy creating a sticky, dark brown sweet, aromatic and slightly bitter substance. Which is used in sweets, biriyanis, paans to impart a sweet rosy flavour. The maturation process depends on the weather.

Gulkand

Indian Style fermented rose jam.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 days d

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  

• 60 grams dry rose petal
• 6 green cardomomn seeds only
• 250-300 gram brown sugar

Instructions

 

• Grind the rose petals and green cardomon into a fine powder.
• Mix in the brown sugar. Put in a sterilized, transparent, dry jar.
• Pack it tightly, avoiding airgaps. Close the lid. Keep it in sunlight for 60 days.

Notes

• End product should be sticky.
• caramel colored.
• slightly bitter and sweet

Keyword Gulkand, Indian, Rose, Rose jam