Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms

Gongura Puvvu, originally sourced from West Bengal, are popularly known as:

• Hindi: गुड़हल के फूल (Guṛhal Ke Phūl)
• Sanskrit: जपापुष्प (Japāpuṣpa)
• Telugu: గోంగూర పువ్వు (Gongura Puvvu)

Why Should You Select Dravidaspices Gongura Puvvu?

At Dravidaspices, we source our Gongura Puvvu or Rosella petals from the finest quality plants. These flowers are known for their vibrant color and unique flavor. Our dried Gongura petals are packed with nutrients, offering a delightful way to enhance your culinary creations and health drinks.

What is Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms?

Dried Rosella petals or Gongura Puvvu come from the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, celebrated for their tangy flavor and numerous health benefits. These petals are not only a culinary delight but also a powerhouse of nutrition, offering an array of vitamins, minerals, and essential acids.

What Does Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms Taste Like?

Hibiscus Blossoms petals offer a tangy, slightly floral taste, adding a unique and refreshing flavor to dishes and beverages alike.

Key Benefits of Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms

Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms are not only a culinary ingredient but also offer significant health benefits, including increasing stamina and endurance, aiding in detoxification, and lowering blood pressure, blood sugar levels, uric acid, and cholesterol. They are also effective in treating coughs, sore throats, canker sores, and soothing migraines.

Popular Recipes with Hibiscus Blossoms Petals

Hibiscus Blossoms Tea

• Ingredients: Hibiscus Blossoms petals, water, honey.
• Instructions: Steep petals in boiling water, strain, and sweeten with honey.

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Hibiscus Blossoms Jam

• Ingredients: Hibiscus Blossoms petals, sugar, water, pectin.
• Instructions: Cook petals with water and sugar until thickened, add pectin, cool, and jar.

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Hibiscus Blossoms Flavored Rice

• Ingredients: Rice, Hibiscus Blossoms petals, coconut milk, spices.
• Instructions: Cook rice with Hibiscus Blossoms petals and coconut milk for a tangy flavor.

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Hibiscus Blossoms Vinaigrette

• Ingredients: Hibiscus Blossoms powder, olive oil, vinegar, mustard.
• Instructions: Whisk together ingredients for a tangy salad dressing.

Hibiscus Blossoms Sorbet

• Ingredients: Hibiscus Blossoms, sugar, lemon juice.
• Instructions: Freeze Hibiscus Blossoms tea sweetened with sugar and lemon juice until set.

Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms FAQs

Q. How do I store Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms?

A.You can store Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to preserve their color, flavor, and nutrients for up to two years.

Q. Can Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms be used in savory dishes?

A. Yes, the tangy flavor of Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms can enhance marinades, sauces, and even some rice dishes.

Q. Should I rinse Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms before using?

A. You can rinse Gongura Puvvu or Rosella fowers lightly if desired, but it's not necessary as they are typically clean and ready to use.

Q. What can I substitute for Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms ?

A. You can substitute Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms with Hibiscus tea leaves to get a similar flavor or tamarind for adding tanginess in your recipes.

Q. Can I dry Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms at home?

A. If you have access to fresh Gongura Puvvu / Hibiscus Blossoms, you can dry them in a dehydrator or air dry for homemade petals.