By Bornika Das
August 22, 2023
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Jaggery, a traditional sweetener made from sugarcane juice or palm sap, has been used for centuries in various cuisines around the world. Its rich flavour and natural sweetness make it a perfect choice for enhancing the taste of beverages. Today, we’ll explore some hot and cold beverages that is made by using jaggery. Take a look:
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Nothing beats a warm cup of chai latte on a chilly day. You can make this by brewing your favourite black tea along with some warming spices. You can add milk mixed with jaggery in a saucepan and add to the tea after straining it.
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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent cup of jaggery hot chocolate. Heat milk in a saucepan, adding jaggery and cocoa powder. Stir continuously until the jaggery melts. Top it with whipped cream.
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In Indian households, masala milk is a popular drink known for its nourishing properties. To prepare jaggery infused masala milk, heat milk along with jaggery in a pan along with some aromatic spices like saffron, cardamom and nutmeg. Let the mixture simmer and serve it hot.
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When the sun is beating down, there's nothing more rejuvenating than a glass of chilled jaggery lemonade. Start by squeezing fresh lemons into a pitcher and adding jaggery syrup for sweetness. Add ice cubes for coldness.
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For coffee lovers who crave a cold caffeine fix, jaggery iced coffee is the ultimate indulgence. Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool. Make jaggery-infused milk. In a glass put ice cubes, chilled coffee and jaggery-infused milk.
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Elevate your fruit punch game with the addition of jaggery. In a blender, combine your favourite fruits like watermelon, pineapple, mango, and mint leaves. Add jaggery syrup for natural sweetness and blend until smooth.
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