On special occasions and festivals of tradition,
jaggery, the humble sweetener, in a wood fire pot
calls on everyday grains, cashews and coconut
to make a sweet delicacy, fit for offering to the gods.
An age-old sweetener, Jaggery has been an intrinsic part of Indian sweets and delicacies for generations. With a host of health and medicinal benefits, this ancient choice is extensively used for everyday home remedies.
A unrefined/unprocessed form of cane sugar, it retains all the minerals, nutrients and vitamins present in the cane juice. High in nutritional value, it makes an intelligent choice when compared to the modern day, refined white sugar infamous for its empty calorie content.
A small biteful is eaten after meals, for it is known to aid in digestion and prevent constipation.
A traditional addition to winter sweets, it is believed to keep the body warm. Makes famous snacks of ordinary sesame seeds, peanuts, or just grated coconut.
Can delightfully replace sugar in both cold and hot beverages. Try it in tea or coffee, lemon or fruit juice. You are sure to forget sugar.
The health quotient of your baking recipes will increase by replacing white powdered sugar with powdered jaggery. So will the taste quotient.