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Khus Sharbat & Ice Cream Soda

Khus Sharbat & Ice Cream Soda is a refreshing summer drink that combines the cooling essence of Khus (vetiver) syrup with fizzy soda and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The earthy, aromatic flavor of Khus pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the ice cream and the sparkle of soda, making it a delightful fusion beverage. It's a perfect treat for hot days, offering both hydration and indulgence in every sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine Fusion, Indian, Indian Street Food
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Khus Syrup

  • Khus ki Jad – 70gm
  • Water – 1.3 litre/ 5½ cups
  • Sugar – 600gm
  • Green colour – few drops

For Khus Sharbat (1por)

  • Ice cubes – few
  • Water chilled – 300ml 
  • Sabza (basil seeds) soaked – 2 tbsp

Khus Ice Cream Soda (1por)

  • Vanilla Ice Cream – 1scoop
  • Khus Syrup – 3tbsp
  • Sabja (soaked) – 1tbsp
  • Chilled Soda Water – 250ml

Instructions
 

For Khus Syrup

  • Spread the Khus Jad (vetiver root) apart and wash it under running water. Then dip it in cold water for 5 mins. This should loosen up any dirt and it should settle towards the bottom of the water. Remove the Khus roots and wash it again.
  • Now place the Khus Jad in a kadai, add sugar and pour over water. Bring it to a boil and then lower heat to medium and cook till the sugar thickens. The syrup should be less than a one string consistency. This should take roughly 30 mins.
  • Turn off the heat and let it sit there for 5-10mins. Then carefully remove the roots and put it on to a plate. Strain the remaining syrup through a fine mesh and let it cool completely. Once the roots have cooled press them to extract any remaining syrup and strain it. Add it to the remaining Khus ka Sharat.
  • Our concentrated Khus ka sharbat is ready, you can bottle this and refrigerate it. This way you can use it for 2months, just make sure it remains in fridge and away from moisture. In case you want the typical green colour of Khus sharbat that you usually find in the market then just add edible food colour to it, though it is completely optional.

For Khus Sharbat

  • To prepare khus ka sharbat for one person, add ice in a tall glass, pour 3tbsp of concentrated khus sharbat over the ice. Add soaked samba seeds or chia seeds on top. Now top it up with chilled water, stir and serve. You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of concentrated Khus syrup for a portion.

For Khus Ice Cream Soda

  • To prepare Khus ice cream soda for one person, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a tall glass. Pour over 2-3tbsp of concentrated Khus sharbat, add soaked samba seeds or chia seeds over it and now top it up with chilled soda water (carbonated water).

Notes

  • Khus syrup obtained is 400ml. Cooking time is about 30mins.
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