By Devi Poojari
November 25, 2025
Nolen gurâor date palm jagerryâis one of West Bengalâs most celebrated seasonal specialties, known for its rich caramel notes. The sweetener, which is best enjoyed when added to a variety of dessert preparations, features in most Bengali mithai classics.
A most anticipated winter dessert preparationâthe nolen gur rosogulla takes on the golden hue of the jaggery, while also giving it an extraordinary flavour.
A delicious preparation of rice, milk and date palm jaggeryâthe payesh is thick and creamy, enriched with nuts and decadent when served after a meal.
One of the celebrated fusion desserts, nolen gur makes its way to the frozen dessert, giving it a flavour that is similar to a rich butterscotch.
The moreish milk sweet leaves a trace of the deep caramel from nolen gur as it melts on the palate for a pleasant aftertaste.
Bengali mishti doiâlike every other winter dessert from the stateâderives a mellow sweetness from the use of palm jaggery, which enhances the slow-cooked flavour further.
Much like creme caramel, the nolen gur custard relies on the pronounced flavours of the jaggery paste to bring its inherent sweetness and depth to the wobbly sweet treat.