Gulkand is an ideal ingredient to beat the summer heat since it possesses coolant-like properties. It was considered a royal and lavish delicacy in the Indian subcontinent due to its seasonal nature and arduous cooking process. Instead of using the regular rose from your backyard garden Gulkand utilizes the Damask Rose. This variety of rose is popularly used to make perfumes as it has a strong fragrance thereby apt for the Gulkand recipe.