Kewra water , also known as screwpine water, is a flavourful extract that has long been a staple ingredient in South Asian cuisine. It is a clear, fragrant liquid extracted from the flowers of Pandanus tectorius, which is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Cultivation of kewra flower is a major source of income in Ganjam district and there are nearly 200 registered kewra distillation factories. Kewra is also used in traditional Indian perfumery, both as functional fragrance and in attar. Kewra water is a fragrant hydrosol distilled from the flowers of the pandanus plant (commonly found in India). It was and still is used to obtain the sweet and flowery fragrance from traditional to everyday applications. Although it looks just like water, it tastes similar to rose water, but it stands out in its fruitier flavour, making it a great addition to your dishes. If you make more non-veg food at home, then the taste can be enhanced by adding kewra water . It’s very simple to use.
