Jaggery-based desserts to relish in winters
During the winter season, we crave sweets that can help warm our bodies while helping with immunity. This is why we often find sweet dishes made with gud or jaggery, as it's loaded with nutrients. If you are also intrigued by sweet dishes made with jaggery, here is a list of some of them that you can savour.
This is a comforting winter delicacy that's prepared with semolina, ghee, and jaggery. Technically, it's a Suji Halwa prepared with gud or jaggery and is full of flavour. It tastes smooth in the mouth, which is perfect for the cold evenings.
When it comes to chilly winters, we all love to crave for sesame laddoos. But, when they are made with jaggery, in increases the nutrients of the laddoo and helps warm the body. These laddoos are often enjoyed on Makar Sankranti and are packed with calcium and iron and give a sense of warmth and energy.
It's a popular Bengali delicacy that's made with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. Often served with thickened milk, this dessert brings a perfect blend of sweetness and tradition.
It's a classic Punjabi dish that's prepared during the harvest festival Lohri. Also known as, Gur wale Chawal, this is a simple yet flavourful dish made with basmati rice, jaggery, and aromatic spices like cardamom. It’s an ideal dessert to enjoy during a cosy winter lunch.
During winters, Chikki is one snack that we love to binge on and is often prepared with peanuts and jaggery. Some of the other variations involve dry fruits, sesame seeds, and even rose petals. It is crunchy, and sweet, and at the same time provides energetic support on a chilly day.