Jaggery or gur is actually made from sugarcane juice and is widely popular in Asian countries. The best part is it’s refined sugar free and is the perfect alternative to white sugar. I really love the aroma and flavor it imparts to sweets and desserts. When I was a kid, I was obsessed with jaggery. I could eat a bowl of it in one sitting. Not very good for my teeth, I know. But luckily, as I grew older, the level of obsession has come down. However, my love for jaggery loaded snacks still remains the same. I’ve a super yummy snack coming up on the blog. As jaggery is one of the main components of the upcoming sweet snack, I thought I’d introduce you to the process of melting jaggery first. Melting jaggery is a no-brainer. All you need to do is heat grated jaggery and water, and then cool it down. Remember the whole process is done over low flame.
Recipes using jaggery
Yield: 1 cup melted jaggery How to Melt Jaggery Print Simple technique to melt jaggery Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup grated jaggery ¾ cup water Instructions Place jaggery and water in a medium-sized pan.Place the pan over low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until melted. Leave the mixture to cool. While cooling, the impurities will settle down to the bottom of the pan. You can also pass it through a sieve to remove the impurities. Notes The jaggery I get here usually do not contain any impurities, so I don’t strain it. Nutrition Information Yield 4 Serving Size 1 Amount Per Serving Calories 173Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 15mgCarbohydrates 45gFiber 0gSugar 44gProtein 0g © Nish Kitchen Cuisine: Indian / Category: Sweets AN INTRODUCTION TO ONAM SADYA An Introduction to Onam Sadya (Feast) Continue Reading Love to learn more simple cooking techniques? Then join Nish Kitchen on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. Watch exclusive recipe videos on YouTube. Don’t forget to check out:
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