By Devi Poojari
January 19, 2024
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Given the brilliance with which Indian cuisine incorporates this natural sweetener with deep caramel notes, it comes as no surprise that different cultures enjoy using jaggery or gur in sweet preparations that are characteristically distinct. Tap to see the many types of kheer that you can enjoy when the temperatures are still low.
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Made with date palm jaggery, this milk-based dessert has a creamy texture with a sweet flavour from the addition of nolen gur.
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A slow-cooked recipe of chana dal simmered with jaggery and coconut milk, this payasam is a customary feature on festive menus.
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This Goan-style sweet preparation made with lentils, coconut milk, sago pearls and jaggery is a Saraswat Brahmin specialty that is prepared for special occasions.
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A simple preparation of yellow moong dal and jaggery, this diabetic-friendly sweet is ideal to enjoy for all ages.
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A North Indian preparation that is relished around the time of Lohri, the gur ki kheer is a delicacy that celebrates a successful harvest season.
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This Konkani delicacy of rice, jaggery and coconut milk is a representation of the coastal staples that come together in this lip-smacking dessert.
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