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Gulkand

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    Gulkand

    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. 60 grams dry rose petal6 green cardomomn (seeds only)250-300 gram brown sugar Grind the rose petals and green cardomon into a fine