Edible gum

Gond

Botanical name

Acacia senegal

What it is

Hardened sap from acacia trees, sold as crystal-like granules that puff up when fried in ghee. Gond laddus are traditionally eaten by new mothers and in winter.

In our kitchen

Fried in ghee for Gond Laddu. That laddu's label says it should be avoided during pregnancy.