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Jaggery or light brown soft sugar

sweetener

Jaggery or light brown soft sugar

Gur

4.2 g1 teaspoon

13 g1 tablespoon

Packed jaggery/soft brown sugar about 0.85 g/ml; level tsp about 4.2 g

Instead of Jaggery or light brown soft sugar

Jaggery
Use the same weight, grated or chopped. It is deeper and more mineral, so the dish will taste stronger.
Light brown sugar
Use the same weight. It is close in colour and mild molasses; dissolve fully.
Dark brown sugar
Use 85–90% of the weight. It is stronger and darker, so reduce slightly and taste.

Recipes with Jaggery or light brown soft sugar

5

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan

Spiced Green Chilli, Peanut and Tamarind Curry

Punjabi Khatte Karele

Bitter Gourd with Jaggery, Fennel Seeds and Tamarind

Stir-Fried Rice with Tamarind & Crushed Peanuts

Parsi Gos Ma Kari

Classic Parsi Mutton Curry with Cardamom, Curry Leaves and Tamarind Paste

Parsi Margi Ma Kari

Spicy Chicken Curry with Dried Chillies, Garlic and a Classic Parsi Masala