Khus Syrup recipe | Khus ka sharbat

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Last Updated on May 3, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Khus Syrup recipe | Khus ka sharbat with step wise pictorial and video method.

WHAT IS KHUS SYRUP?

To know about khus syrup, you need to know about khus roots at the first place.

Khus roots, called by the English name  vetiver roots, are long, thin roots of the vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides). They are commonly used in making perfumes, soaps, incense, herbal teas, aromatherapy and for their cooling properties in some traditional medicines.

There was a time when there used to be no AC’s & every house must had a cooler at home. The windows of the cooler mats were woven from inside with the khus roots.

Coolers are still being used in many of the households yet.

Khus Syrup is a sweet khus root concoction used in making refreshing drinks to keep the body cool in summers.

So khus root is a very valuable herb used in multiple ways.

BENEFITS OF DRINKING KHUS SHARBAT?

Drinking khus syrup can offer several potential benefits:

1. COOLING PROPERTIES: During the hot scorching heat, Khus syrup is traditionally consumed due to its cooling effect on the body. It can help alleviate heat-related discomfort from the body.

2. HYDRATION: Khus syrup is consumed after diluting it with water  and then khus syrup becomes a refreshing drink that helps to keep the body hydrated. It’s an excellent alternative to artificially flavored beverages.

3. AROMATIC EXPERIENCES : Khus syrup has a unique, earthy fragrance that adds to the drinking experience. It can uplift the mood and provide a sense of relaxation.

4. DIGESTIVE AID: Khus syrup helps to soothe the stomach and alleviate digestive discomfort.

5. NATURAL FLAVOURING: Khus syrup can be used to flavor a variety of drinks and desserts, adding a distinct, floral taste. It’s a healthier alternative to artificial flavorings and sweeteners.

KHUS & KHUS KHUS DIFFERENCE

Many people get confused between khus & khus khus and mostly consider both as one and the same thing.

Please note that khus and khus khus are no way connected to each other and just the names are same.

“Khus” is a vetiver plant whereas “khus khus” refers to poppy seeds.

WHY KHUS SHARBAT IS GREEN ?

If you are buying a khus syrup from market, you will always find it in green colour. This is not naturally green but food colour is added to it. However we didn’t find any logic in adding the colour to the syrup but you can’t challenge it. Look, Rooh Afza too has red food colour without reason. So let it be. 

To give authentic look to the syrup, we too have added green food colour. You can simply skip it if you don’t want to add the colour.

STORAGE OF KHUS SYRUP

Khus syrup can be stored for 2-3 months in refrigerator. 

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF KHUS SYRUP RECIPE 

Start by trimming off any excess stems from the roots.

Wash the khus roots 5 to 6 times to remove dirt, debris or impurities.

Take water, khus roots, sugar and citric acid in a pan.

Put it on a boil for 15-20 mins.

Let the water turn sticky. No need of any string consistency.

Off the pan from the heat and let it cool completely.

Remove the khus roots by squeezing them so that there remains no syrup in them.

Sieve the syrup through a fine sieve lined with clean kitchen towel or muslin cloth.

Add green food colour and mix. Khus Syrup is ready.

NOTE : Store bought khus syrup comes in green colour which is obtained from green food colour. You can skip the colour addition which will make the drink yellowish orange.

For serving, take a serving glass and add 2-3 tbsp of khus syrup. Pour chilled water or milk. Add ice cubes if you want.

Enjoy.

KHUS SYRUP RECIPE – RECIPE CARD

Khus Syrup recipe | Khus ka sharbat

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Discover the aromatic delight of homemade khus syrup recipe, a refreshing concoction perfect for summer beverages.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Beverages & Drinks

Cuisine Indian

Servings 1 Litre

Ingredients

  

• 60-70 gram khus roots/vetiver roots (easily available at pansari shop)
• 1 kg 5 cup sugar
• 1.25 litre (5 cup water)
• 1 tsp citric acid
• Few drops of green food colour

Instructions

 

• Start by trimming off any excess stems from the roots.
• Wash the khus roots 5 to 6 times to remove dirt, debris or impurities.
• Take water, khus roots, sugar and citric acid in a pan.
• Put it on a boil for 15-20 mins.
• Let the water turn sticky. No need of any string consistency.
• Off the pan from the heat and let it cool completely.
• Remove the khus roots by squeezing them so that there remains no syrup in them.
• Sieve the syrup through a fine sieve lined with clean kitchen towel or muslin cloth.
• Add green food colour and mix. Khus Syrup is ready.
• NOTE : Store bought khus syrup comes in green colour which is obtained from green food colour. You can skip the colour addition which will make the drink yellow.
• For serving, take a serving glass and add 2-3 tbsp of khus syrup.
• Pour chilled water or milk. Add ice cubes if you want.
• Enjoy.

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