Gulab Jamun To Sandesh: 8 Jaggery-Based Sweets To Enjoy This Winter 

By Bornika Das

January 9, 2024

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With winter comes the season of jaggery. The golden sweetness of jaggery takes the centre stage in the delightful seasonal platters in the form of Indian sweets and snacks. There are multiple recipes that can be tried this winter with jaggery. Here are some of the dishes. Take a look: 

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Gud ke Gulab Jamun 

Enjoy the classic Gulab Jamun this winter with the goodness of jaggery. Replace the sugar syrup used in this traditional dish with a jaggery syrup for richer taste. 

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Jaggery Poha Ladoo 

Infuse the two-breakfast staples in the form of poha laddoo sweetened with jaggery. The flattened rice lends a unique texture, and the jaggery imparts a deep, caramel-like sweetness.

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Coconut Barfi Jaggery

Here the freshly grated coconut meets the richness of sweet jaggery. This is a tropical delight which combines the chewiness of coconut and melt-in-the mouth goodness of jaggery.

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Jaggery Payasam 

The classic South Indian payasam is twisted by sweetening with jaggery. The velvety texture of rice pudding is enhanced by the jaggery, offering a contrast to the aroma of roasted cashew and the fragrance of cardamom.

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Til Ke Laddoo 

In this laddoo, the sesame seeds and jaggery unite to celebrate bite-sized delights. The nuttiness of sesame seeds complements the deep sweetness of jaggery.

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Jaggery Kheer 

The velvety luxury of kheer takes on a nuanced sweetness with the jaggery, imparting a caramel undertone. It is adorned with slivered nuts and infused with aromatic cardamom. 

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Ragi and Jaggery Ladoo 

Enjoy the benefits of ragi by making bite-sized laddoo with the sweetness of jaggery. It is a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for a quick energy boost. 

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Nolen Gur Sandesh 

It is a Bengali delight blending chenna with the distinctive sweetness of Date Palm jaggery (Nolen gur). Chenna is combines with grated jaggery and a hint of cardamom, forming delectable discs.

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