DINK - let's talk about the superfood Dink Ladoo & not the acronym

We are not talking about that, DINK. We are talking about Dink or Gondh, edible gum from the trees. Dual Income No Kids is maybe a new age concept for couples where both partners are working and are not interested in having a child. However, the acronym also spells out an age-old traditional marathi food which is amongst the healthiest and most unique substances. Dink, gondh or edible gum, or Tragacanth or acacia gum, is the hardened sap derived from legumes or plants. These plants are found in the Middle East and parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra. An Ayurveda-recommended product especially dink ladoo. It has been a part of the cuisine of many states of India for centuries. Along with medicinal benefits, dink is rich in magnesium, calcium, and alkaloids and contains almost 3% proteins.

 

Come winter, our dadis and nanis will start preparing these foods which keep us warm, and if they make ladoos or any sweet, then gondh has to be a part of it.

Let's discuss some dink ladoo benefits here:

Postpartum nutrition powerhouse for women

After delivering a baby, a woman gets weak. The ladies of the house make dinkache ladoo or gond ka laddu for lactating women, which helps them gain strength.

Boost in male vigour

Dink ladoo health benefits allow males of all ages to fight weakness and virility-related problems.

Glowing skin with dink crystals

It is excellent for skin and gives a glowing texture. The anti-ageing properties of dink will help in reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

Did you know you could make a facial mask from it? Here is the recipe for the same.

Soak a few crystals of dink overnight. The next day strain and mix it with the following into a smooth paste:

• 2 tablespoons of egg white
• 1 tablespoon of milk powder
• 2 tablespoons of almond powder

Apply this mask to your face, neck and hands.  Wash off after 20 mins. See for yourself the glowing effects.

Good for weight loss

Gondh helps to flush out toxins and improve your metabolism. The high fibre can help you feel full for a longer time.

For luscious long hair

One of the benefits of dink ladoo is that it helps add volume to your hair and strengthening it. The calcium and protein content of dink helps in bettering your hair health.

For urinary consistency

If someone you know is suffering from urinary inconsistency or involuntary urination, consuming dink ladoo will help calm the related muscles. These muscles become tense due to inflammation or blockage of urine.

To fight winter blues and cold

Giving gondh for winter warms the body from the inside. It prevents cough, cold and flu-like symptoms by stimulating immunity. The . The kharik khobra dink ladoo  will act as fighter against invading foreign pathogens.

A boon for the digestive system

Gond katira, or dink, is known for its purgative properties; therefore, it is an excellent cure for constipation. Gondh acts as a laxative if you just drink the soaked water of gondh crystals.

Apart from these health-related benefits, Gondh has myriad other uses and benefits like:

1. Gondh can be used to treat burns.
2. It is used extensively in food processing for salad dressings, cheese, etc. It acts as a stabilizer, emulsifier and texture additive.
3. It is also a thickening agent for dyes and watercolours and produces glossy ink.
4. It has extensive uses in the cosmetic industry too.

Allergies Alert for Gondh

An Ayurveda-recommended product like gondh cannot be wrong for us. But we must be aware that some people may suffer from breathing problems. It may also cause choking or blockage of your intestine if it isn't soaked well.

Aazol's Dink Ladoo

Dink ladoo can be considered a gift from a mother to a new mother. This love in small balls of goodness has been made for generations now. Every mother and grandmother in Maharashtra would start making them, once winter was around the corner.. You don't need to worry about how to make dink ladoo with jaggery instead. You can order it online. You can eat this famous sweet of Maharashtra in case of a cravings attack. Or make it a point to start your breakfast with one Dink Ladoo to benefit from.

During winter, these laddoos will provide warm energy and the addition of spices, ghee, nuts and seeds in it adds taste and more health benefits! Aazol's Dink Ladoo recipe with jaggery is known to lubricate your joints. Hence enjoying some ladoos with your grannies and grandpas could be an excellent idea. They can share their memories of growing up with these sweet ladoos with you.

 

Dink Ladoos calories and nutritional values are

Carbohydrates	78.99%
Protein	3.31%
Total Fat	11.88%
Energy	436.12 kcal

 

We were wondering what would be dink ladoo in English. Maybe call it edible gum-based sweet balls… sounds off. Isn't it? Winter is a season of taking it slow and enjoying many festivals and family time. The food of Maharashtra can be your best bet during these festivities. All products from Aazol are traditionally made and locally sourced to get you the best, just like your grandmothers did. You can check for Aazol's Dink Ladoo price here

Check our another blog and know How ragi/nachni comes in the international year of millets

 

 Author: Jinal Aidasani