Make the most of jaggery season by using the sweet, smokey condiment for your daily meals. The natural sweetener is made from concentrated sugarcane juice or palm sap and brings a rich, caramel-like sweetness to dishes. Blending it with various ingredients can result in diverse and flavourful sauces that complement a range of breakfast items.
One way to do it is by infusing it with floral or fruity flavours and essences and the other way is by methodically mixing in jaggery with one or more seasonal ingredients. Here are some blended jaggery sauces that would be perfect for your winter breakfast tables
Salted Orange Jaggery Sauce
It’s super easy to blend jaggery with fresh citrus fruits for a zesty and aromatic sauce. Orange works particularly well since it’s easy to infuse. You can add a touch of warmth with spices such as cinnamon or ginger making the sauce a bit more bracing and toning down the sweetness since both orange and jaggery are naturally sweet. The salt helps add a sharpness to the profile of the sauce.
The taste profile is a perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess. The jaggery contributes a deep, molasses-like richness, adding complexity to the sauce, while the oranges infuse it with a burst of citrusy brightness. This sauce works well drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal, as creates a well-rounded balance of sweetness and tang.
Nutty Caramel Sauce
Combine jaggery cubes or powdered jaggery with various nuts like almonds, cashews, or hazelnuts to create a luscious, nutty caramel sauce. The nutty undertones add complexity to the sweetness, making it a perfect topping for toast, yoghurt, or even as a dip for fresh fruit slices. You can caramelise the sugar first and then add in the chopped nuts.
Vanilla Bean Jaggery
Infuse the jaggery with the distinct, floral essence of vanilla beans to create a smooth and velvety sauce. This versatile vanilla-infused jaggery sauce can be paired with a range of breakfast items, from drizzling over French toast to mixing into your morning coffee or tea. You can also add some maple syrup if you want to enhance the jaggery’s natural smokiness.
Berry Burst Jaggery Sauce
Blend jaggery with a medley of fresh or frozen berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries. The natural sweetness of the jaggery complements the tartness of the berries, creating a vibrant and fruity sauce. Use it as a topping for pancakes, crepes, or yoghurt parfaits.
Chai Spice Fusion Sauce
Elevate your breakfast experience by infusing jaggery with the warm and aromatic spices found in chai tea, such as cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. This chai-spiced jaggery sauce adds a cozy and comforting element to dishes like oatmeal, porridge, or even drizzled over warm pastries.
Ginger Spice Infusion
The captivating blend of jaggery's natural sweetness and the warm, piquant notes of fresh ginger can be a terrific addition to your breakfast table. The sweetness of the jaggery is complemented by the spicy kick of ginger, creating a sauce is a versatile companion to various breakfast and dessert options. Add it to a bowl of warm oatmeal, where the comforting flavours of ginger and jaggery meld with the creamy oats. Alternatively, use it as a glaze for grilled chicken or roasted vegetables, introducing a delightful blend of sweetness and warmth to savoury dishes.
Cardamom Vanilla Sauce
This sauce is characterised by its silky texture and a fragrance that transports you to a spice bazaar, thanks to the exotic aroma of cardamom. The combination of vanilla's sweetness and cardamom's slightly pungent aroma makes it a good accompaniment to desserts like rice pudding or bread pudding. You can also Drizzle this sauce over a stack of golden waffles or pancakes
Coconut Cream Jaggery Sauce
Combine jaggery with rich and creamy coconut milk to create a luscious coconut cream sauce. The tropical notes of coconut blend seamlessly with the caramel sweetness of jaggery, making it a decadent topping for a variety of breakfast treats, including rice cakes, crepes, or even as a dip for your favourite breakfast bread