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Jaggery

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About

Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from the sap of palm trees or sugarcane. It is a traditional sweetener in many parts of Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Jaggery is dark brown in color and has a strong, distinct flavor. It is often used to sweeten desserts, drinks, and curries. It is also used to make jaggery powder. Jaggery is rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. It also contains antioxidants and is believed to have many health benefits.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

0.4
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Fats

95.0
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Carbs

0.1
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Fibre

0.0

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Basmati Rice

1 cup

Ghee

2 tablespoons

Jaggery

2 tablespoons

Cardamom Powder

1 teaspoon

Water

2 cups

Salt

1 teaspoon

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 15 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat the Ghee in a pan and add the soaked Basmati Rice.

Step 3:

Fry the Rice for 2-3 minutes until it turns golden brown.

Step 4:

Add the Jaggery, Cardamom Powder, Water and Salt to the pan.

Step 5:

Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.

Step 6:

Reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid.

Step 7:

Simmer the Jaggery Rice for 15-20 minutes until the Rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed.

Step 8:

Serve the Jaggery Rice hot. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 60976 users have chowed down on Jaggery a whopping 227074 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Indore, Chennai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Jaggery like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Jaggery, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in october.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Jaggery is the food of choice for 19-23 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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