Summer Cooler Combo

A three-in-one Indian summer cooler kit of sabja, chia and gond katira, this set brings together three classic warm-weather ingredients that each swell into a soft, jelly-like texture when soaked. Pure and food-grade, they're traditionally enjoyed in chilled sherbets, faloodas and cooling drinks to help you stay refreshed in the heat.

Used together as one cooler kit, the three are soaked and stirred into chilled water, milk or rose sherbet, adding a pleasant, soothing texture that helps you sip and stay hydrated through the hottest months.

What's inside

• Basil Seeds (Sabja) - swell quickly into clear, pearl-like seeds, the traditional choice for Indian coolers
• Chia Seeds - form a thicker, pudding-like gel, naturally rich in fibre
• Gond Katira - edible tragacanth gum that fluffs into a jelly with a longer soak

These gel-forming seeds and gum soak up water for a hydrating, soothing drink, and sabja and chia are naturally rich in soluble fibre, traditionally enjoyed to support comfortable digestion. They're best for staying cool, hydrated and refreshed through hot summer days, and suit most people, including vegetarians and vegans. Always soak everything fully and never swallow the seeds or gum dry, as they swell several times their size and can pose a choking risk, especially for children; start with a small amount with plenty of water, and anyone pregnant, breastfeeding or on regular medication should check with a doctor before making it a daily habit.

To use: soak gond katira overnight and basil or chia seeds for fifteen to twenty minutes until they swell, stir into chilled water, milk or rose sherbet with ice and a little sweetness or lemon, then sip slowly with plenty of liquid.