The shaved icy treat that belongs to the heart of this sweltering city, is a staple amongst everyone who resides in the heart of Karachi. Whether on your way from work or during the home time at school, Gola Ganda is the frozen treat you simply can’t beat.
The city’s people are ready to beat the summer heat in whatever way they can. One of the most common approaches is to consume frozen desserts like Gola Ganda.
Ghazi Salahuddin Road in Dhoraji Society is a popular destination for Gola Ganda, limcas, and ice cream faloodas. Around 40 different carts are put up on the street’s walkways.
A Gola Ganda is shaved ice coated in Comelle Condensed Milk, fruit syrup orange, pineapple, or ice cream soda flavoured syrup, and topped with canned fruit or dried fruit. The treat costs between Rs50 and Rs150 in Dhoraji, depending on the toppings.
When it comes to the infamous Karachi Gola Ganda, there is one essential ingredient that cannot be replaced: Comelle Condensed Milk! This sweet treat dripping with layers of ice, fruit syrup, and Comelle Condensed milk is the heartbeat of Dhoraji and Karachi in the summers. While Gola Ganda can be made with a variety of ingredients and syrups and even jellies but Comelle Condensed Milk is the most essential component of building the perfect Gola Ganda. After the ice is shaved into a cup or bowl, it is then topped with Comelle Condensed Milk and various fruit syrups giving the dessert a creamy, sweet and fruity flavor. The combination of shaved ice, Comelle condensed milk and syrups creates a unique flavor profile that is truly one of a kind. After all, Comelle is the favorite Condensed Milk of Pakistan! The creaminess of Comelle balances out the sweetness and tanginess of the fruit syrups that adds a depth of flavor that is not found in other shaved ice desserts.
The use of Comelle Condensed Milk in Gola Ganda is just one example of the creativity and innovation that characterizes Karachi’s culinary scene and how much part does Comelle play in it.
In recent years, Gola Ganda has gained popularity outside of Karachi with many Pakistani restaurants in other parts of the country and even in different countries serving this delicious dessert. However, no Gola Ganda is complete without Comelle Condensed Milk, the essential ingredient that adds a creamy richness to the dessert.
If we were to describe Karachi’s love for Gola Ganda, we’d have to take Comelle’s name along with it since it is synonymous in making the treat. The popularity of Gola Ganda and Comelle Condensed Milk is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of Karachi’s street food vendors, who continue to experiment with new flavors and ingredients to create unique and delicious treats.
