6 Traditional Desserts You Can Make With Gud To Please Your Sweet Tooth

By Garima Johar

August 7, 2024

Gud or jaggery is one of the most important ingredients used in making traditional Indian sweets. A healthier alternative to processed sugar, here are some desserts you can make with gud.

Gud Ke Chawal

Gud ke chawal is a classic South Indian dessert made with jaggery, rice, and milk.

Puran Poli

A Maharashtrian dessert, Puran Poli is filled with a sweet mixture of jaggery and split chickpeas.

Chikki

Chikki is a crunchy sweet treat made with gud, sesame seeds, and peanuts.

Til And Gud Ladoo

These ladoos are an irresistible Indian sweet made with til (sesame seeds) and gud (jaggery).

Jaggery Barfi

To make a fudge-like dessert, you can make jaggery barfi with milk, gud, and a mix of dry fruits.

Payasam

Payasam is an authentic South Indian dessert made with rice, milk, and gud.