Real Taj Kamarkas 300g is a generous pack of kamarkas (palash resin / butea gum) — a traditional Ayurvedic spice and medicinal ingredient used in specific Indian preparations including panjiri (postnatal nutrition blend) and traditional winter warming foods. Kamarkas is a rare, prized ingredient increasingly difficult to find outside of specialty South Asian grocery stores. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.

Authentic Kamarkas (Palash Gum Resin) for Traditional Indian Cooking

• Pure kamarkas (butea gum resin) in a convenient 300g pack
• A traditional ingredient in panjiri, winter warmers, and Ayurvedic preparations
• Rare specialty ingredient — difficult to source outside of authentic Indian grocery stores
• Real Taj — a quality brand for authentic, hard-to-find South Asian pantry ingredients

How to Use

Add to panjiri (wheat flour, ghee, and dry fruit postnatal preparation) during roasting for a traditional warming note. Include in gond ke ladoo (edible gum ladoo) alongside gond acacia for a classic Rajasthani winter preparation. Use in small amounts in traditional Ayurvedic tonics and winter warming foods as directed. Grind fine before adding to preparations for even distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is kamarkas? Kamarkas is the dried resin of the palash tree (Butea monosperma), also known as flame of the forest. The resin has been used in Indian traditional medicine (Ayurveda) for centuries as a warming, strength-building ingredient.

What is kamarkas used for in Indian cooking? Kamarkas is primarily used in traditional postnatal foods, winter warming preparations, and Rajasthani festival foods. It is an ingredient in panjiri (served to new mothers) and gond ladoo preparations.

Where can I find kamarkas outside of specialty Indian grocery stores? Kamarkas is one of the more obscure traditional Indian spice ingredients — Anoras Cash N Carry is one of the few LA stores stocking it regularly.

Allergen note: Check label for current allergen information. Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame.