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Wholesome Sweetness: Jaggery-Sweetened Tea & A Classic Ladoo Recipe

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Making the switch to organic jaggery is easy when you have simple, delicious recipes. Its rich, caramel notes complement warm beverages and traditional desserts beautifully. Here are two easy ways to integrate this healthy sweetener into your daily routine.
Recipe 1: Healthy Jaggery-Sweetened Tea (Gur Ki Chai)
A comforting cup of Gur ki Chai offers a unique, earthy flavour and is much better for you than tea made with refined sugar.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 tsp Black Tea Leaves
  • 1-2 tbsp Organic Jaggery (crushed or grated, to taste)
  • Optional: A small piece of ginger, crushed, or a couple of green cardamoms for flavour.
Instructions:
  1. Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add Flavour: Add crushed ginger and cardamom (if using) and the tea leaves. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the tea is strong.
  3. Add Milk: Pour in the milk and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil vigorously after adding milk.
  4. The Key Step (Adding Jaggery): Turn off the heat or remove the pan from the stove. Crucially, never boil the jaggery with the milk, as it can cause the milk to curdle. Add the crushed organic jaggery now.
  5. Stir and Serve: Stir well until the jaggery is completely dissolved. Strain the tea into a cup and enjoy your warm, wholesome brew.
Recipe 2: Traditional Jaggery and Sesame Seed Ladoos (Til Gur Ke Ladoo)
These energy balls are a winter staple in many Indian households, packed with warmth, iron, and calcium. They are incredibly easy to make and serve as a perfect healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup White Sesame Seeds (Til)
  • 3/4 cup Organic Jaggery (firmly packed and grated/finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
  • Optional: 1 tbsp chopped almonds or peanuts for extra crunch and nutrition.
Instructions:
  1. Roast Sesame Seeds: In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast the sesame seeds over low-to-medium heat. Keep stirring continuously for 4-5 minutes until they turn light golden brown and start to crackle slightly. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and let them cool down completely.
  2. Melt Jaggery: In the same pan, add the ghee and the grated jaggery. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly until the jaggery melts completely into a thick, syrupy liquid. This takes only a minute or two. Do not overcook, or the ladoos will become hard.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Turn off the heat. Immediately add the roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder, and any optional nuts to the melted jaggery syrup. Mix everything quickly and thoroughly until the seeds are well coated.
  4. Shape the Ladoos: While the mixture is still warm (but cool enough to handle), grease your palms with a little ghee or water. Take small portions of the mixture and quickly roll them into smooth, round balls (ladoos) of your desired size. The mixture will harden as it cools.
  5. Store: Let the ladoos cool completely on a plate before storing them in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Enjoy the rich, nutritious benefits of organic jaggery with these simple, delicious recipes!

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