Sweeteners · block
Jaggery
Also called gur, gud
Unrefined Indian cane (or palm) sugar sold in blocks; earthy, molasses-like and grated or melted into chutneys, sambar, dal, chikki and Indian sweets.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodDark brown sugar
Moister and less mineral.
- T2 · GoodGula melaka
Smokier, with a coconut note.
- T2 · GoodMuscovado sugar
Moister, with similar molasses depth.
- T3 · In a pinchCoconut sugar
Lighter caramel and drier.
- T3 · In a pinchPalm sugar
Lighter and more floral; less depth.
Cook with Jaggery
