Description
Jaggery cubes, also known as gur or panela, are blocks of solid, unrefined sugar that are made from the juice or sap of sugarcane or palm trees. Jaggery is commonly used as a sweetener in South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Latin American cuisines. The process of making jaggery involves extracting the juice from sugarcane or palm trees and then boiling it until it thickens and solidifies. The juice is typically filtered to remove impurities before being heated. The concentrated juice is then poured into molds or allowed to cool in shallow pans, forming solid blocks or cubes. Jaggery cubes have a deep, caramel-like flavor with a rich, molasses-like sweetness. The color of jaggery can vary from golden brown to dark brown, depending on the level of processing and the source of the sugar. The texture of jaggery cubes is usually firm but can vary depending on the specific type and processing method. In culinary applications, jaggery cubes are used as a natural sweetener in a variety of dishes. They are often grated, crushed, or dissolved in warm liquids like milk or water to sweeten beverages, desserts, and traditional sweets.
