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As known by its local name, "gur," jaggery has long been a favourite sugar substitute in India. It is becoming more and more well-liked among the younger population because of all of its health advantages. Almost every Indian kitchen has this unprocessed sweetener due to its many uses.
People are now far more aware of their food, its quality, and its potential health advantages than they were in the past. Jaggery is one of the many naturally grown and organic items that are in high demand as a result of this. Aside from health benefits and preserving the environment, growing items naturally lowers the chance of pesticide consumption.
Because jaggery keeps us warm in the winter, it is thought to be the ideal time of year to include it in a diet. It makes sense why many people have at some point in their lives been offered a gur kadha by the elderly to treat a common cold.
Tea Or Coffee
Try substituting jaggery for your refined sugar. You only need a tiny bit of jaggery to add sweetness to your coffee or tea. Using this natural sweetener instead of normal sugar is a terrific option if you are addicted to tea or coffee since it's healthier. Add the jaggery to your freshly made tea or coffee, mix, and enjoy. A little amount of jaggery is enough and make sure that you don't go overboard with it just because it is a natural sweetener.
Halwa
Sugar can be swapped out for jaggery in halwa. It gives halwa a lovely, subtle flavour. Jaggery goes extremely well with potato halwa. However, keep in mind that it calls for a substantial amount of ghee. The halwa can be enhanced with a range of dried fruits such as raisins and nuts like pista and almonds. Jaggery halwa is therefore another nutritious dessert that you can enjoy, particularly during the winter.
Gur Sambar
There is a widespread misperception that jaggery can only be used in sweet recipes. To bring out the taste of sambar, it can also be added to the dish. Along with salt, you can add amchur (mango powder) and red chilli to balance out the flavour and prevent your cuisine from being too sweet. It gives your food a wonderful taste and scent. It's a really practical way for those without a strong preference for sweets to add jaggery to their diets.
Smart Breakfast Swaps
For breakfast, a lot of people like smoothies, porridge or pancakes. All these morning delicacies require a sweetener, and you can try jaggery in place of maple syrup or ordinary sugar. Grated gur can be used in place of sugar in pancakes and porridge and to add sweetness to smoothies, throw a piece of jaggery into the blender. You can also make comforting snacks like chikki and gur-chana with jaggery for a mid-morning meal.
Gur Chawal
A comforting sweet food, gur ke chawal is produced by preparing cooked rice with cardamom and cloves, along with jaggery. The end product is a warm, aromatic rice pudding that hints at the deep sweetness of jaggery. It's a popular dish in North India that's usually consumed in the winter.
Gur Til Ladoo
Sesame seed balls, or ladoos, are a classic Indian dessert prepared with jaggery and roasted sesame seeds. A lovely mix of tastes and textures is produced by the combination of earthy sweetness from jaggery and nutty toasted sesame seeds. To mark the harvest season, these ladoos are frequently prepared during the Makar Sankranti celebration.
