🌿 Khus Sharbat | Vetiver Syrup

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Khus Sharbat is a naturally cooling and fragrant summer drink made from dried khus roots (vetiver). This refreshing homemade syrup is free from synthetic colors and preservatives, perfect for beating the heat during warm months.

⏱️ Time Required

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes

  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

  • Total Time: 37 minutes

🍶 Yield

  • Approximately 1 litre syrup

🧾 Ingredients

  • 60–70 g dried khus roots (vetiver / ramacham in Malayalam)

  • 5 cups water (≈ 1 litre)

  • 4 cups raw sugar (≈ 600 g, or use white sugar)

🥤 Instructions

1️⃣ Preparation of Khus Extract

  1. Separate and clean the khus roots carefully.

  2. Rinse thoroughly in water to remove any mud or small stones.

  3. Chop the roots finely with kitchen scissors.

  4. Soak the chopped roots in water for 8 hours or overnight.

  5. Strain the soaked water through a fine strainer or cheesecloth to collect the khus extract.

2️⃣ Making Khus Syrup

  1. Add sugar to the khus extract and stir to combine.

  2. Place the mixture on the stovetop over medium heat.

  3. Stir occasionally as the sugar dissolves.

  4. Once it starts boiling, continue cooking for a few more minutes until the syrup reaches a slightly sticky or half-thread consistency.

  5. Filter the hot syrup into a clean, sterilized glass jar or bottle.

  6. Cover tightly and allow it to cool to room temperature.

  7. Refrigerate the cooled syrup for long-term storage.

3️⃣ Serving Khus Sharbat

  1. To prepare a refreshing drink, mix ¼ to ⅓ part of khus syrup with water (room temperature or chilled).

  2. Serve over ice for a cool, aromatic summer beverage.

📝 Notes & Tips

  • Scaling: Recipe can be adjusted for smaller or larger quantities.

  • Sourcing Khus Roots: Dried khus roots are available online or at specialty herb stores.

  • Optional Twist: Add a few mint leaves or a squeeze of lemon while serving for extra freshness.

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