Gond Pak using Honey | Winter Spl Dessert to keep you warm without sugar
Gond Pak made with honey is a traditional Indian winter delicacy known for its warming and nourishing properties. Crafted without refined sugar, this wholesome dessert features edible gum (gond), nuts, ghee, and natural sweeteners like honey. Rich in texture and packed with nutrients, it's especially valued in colder months for boosting energy, improving immunity, and supporting joint health. A comforting, guilt-free treat rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, Gond Pak is perfect for winter wellness.
Ingredients
- Ghee (घी) – ¼ cup + 2 tbsp
- Edible Gum (गौणद कातिरा) – 1½ cups/300 gms
- Desiccated Coconut (घिसा सूखा नारियल) – ½ cup
- Khoya (खोया) – 2 cups/ 400 gms
- Black Cardamom (काली इलाइची) – 2 nos
- Almonds, chopped (बादाम) – ¼ cup
- Cashew nut, chopped (काजू) – ¼ cup
- Walnuts, chopped (अखरोट) – ¼ cup
- Saffola Honey Activ (शहद) – ¾ cup
- Cashew Nuts (काजू) – handful
Instructions
- In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add edible gum to the heated ghee and fry until it puffs up. Ensure it doesn't burn. Remove from the pan and set aside.In the same pan, add desiccated coconut and add khoya (and sauté until it melts and gets soft and pliable. Crush the black cardamom seeds and add the seeds to the pan. Mix well.Add chopped almonds, cashew nuts, and walnuts. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the nuts are slightly roasted. Pour Saffola Honey Activ into the pan and mix everything well. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Add the fried edible gum to the mixture and mix and crush a little until it is well coated with the other ingredients. Brush some ghee on the base of a steel thali, transfer the gond pak into it and press it evenly. Let it set for 10- 15 minutes. Cut them into equal cubes, garnish each cube with a cashew nut on top and enjoy this healthy and tasty delight!
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