How is jhola gur made?
Jhola gur comes from Phoenix sylvestris, the silver date or wild date palm. But for gur it must not ferment, which is why it is only made in cold weather, and even then, early in the morning when the pots in which the sap collects are taken down from the trees and the sap cooked at once.
Is jhola gur and nolen gur same?
‘Nolen gur’. The two words calculated to gladden the heart of any Bengali. Somewhat more prosaically translated into English as liquid date jaggery, ‘nolen gur’, also known as ‘jhola gur’, is essentially jaggery made from the first flush of juice from the date palm tree (khejur in Bengali, of course).
What is difference between nolen gur and patali gur?
A woody, caramel flavour is what distinguishes nolen gur, also known as notun gur or new jaggery, from the rest. It is available in two forms—solid or patali gur and liquid or jhola gur. Both are equally revered, and used to make sweets such as sandesh, payesh and pithe during the winter months.
Is nolen gur same as palm jaggery?
Date palm jaggery can be eaten as nolen gur — the softer, golden coloured gur, named after the nol, or the pipe that is used to collect the sap, and from nolen meaning new. Or as jhola gur, the viscous liquid gur made by reducing the sap but stopping short of crystallisation.
What is the difference between palm jaggery and sugarcane jaggery?
Palm Jaggery is made from the sap extract of the palm trees. It is boiled, filtered and churned in the same way as sugarcane jaggery. This type of jaggery has a ‘melt in mouth’ texture and is dark brown colour. Prevents anaemia: Palm jaggery is a good source of iron that helps the body to maintain haemoglobin levels.
Which gur is best for health?
Whereas coconut jaggery is a great source of antioxidants and minerals like iron, folate and magnesium and is considered to be a better and a much healthier option as compared to sugarcane jaggery.
Is palm jaggery good for health?
Palm jaggery is loaded with essential nutrients. It is high in iron which helps in treating anemia by increasing the hemoglobin level. It also contains magnesium, which helps in regulating the nervous system. It is equally rich in calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
What is patali gur called in English?
Date Palm Jaggery
Patali Gur (Date Palm Jaggery), also known as Khejur Gur, is a Bengali winter delicacy and is well known to all Bengali people for its aroma. This Patali Gur is sourced from Joy Nagar in West Bengal.
Is nolen gur healthy?
Nolen gur is a natural sweetener and can be used as a healthier alternative to refined sugar. Nolen gur also contains a good amount of magnesium, which may be helpful for our nervous system, and muscles and bones.
What is the difference between palm sugar and palm jaggery?
Interestingly, both palm and jaggery sugar are similar in taste. While Palm sugar has a caramel-like taste with a distinct palm flavor that is light and sweet; Jaggery tastes sweeter and like a cross between spicy molasses and buttery caramel.
Where can I find pure jaggery?
The colour of the jaggery also plays an important role in identifying purity. Ideally the colour of the jaggery should be dark brown. The yellowish colour in gur may indicate chemical treatment. Prefer buying hard jaggery; this ensures that there are no additives added while boiling the sugarcane juice.
What is pure jaggery?
What is jaggery/Gur? Jaggery is a sweetener that is made from sugarcane and is obtained by boiling raw and concentrated sugarcane juice. It is known to be a healthier alternative to white sugar because of a superior nutritional profile.