A substitute for jaggery
What can I use to substitute for jaggery in curries or dals? I've tried white and brown sugar, raw and polished, but there's still some vital taste component missing.
Is there a way to simulate that distinctive flavor profile with other ingredients?
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This answer to an earlier question suggests that you can use panela, which I would imagine to be easily obtained at least in those parts of the continental US with a significant Hispanic population.
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Can you substitute honey for jaggery?
You can use honey to sweeten your beverages and jaggery for desserts. As it will cause a spike in the blood sugar level, it is advisable to keep the intake of either honey or jaggery to minimum.Can I replace jaggery with white sugar?
You'll get in a few extra nutrients as jaggery contains more nutrients than refined sugar. Refined white sugar contains only empty calories, i.e., calories without any vitamins or minerals. It is safe to say that swapping sugar with jaggery is a healthier option- as long as you don't overdo it.Can I substitute brown sugar for jaggery?
Among the different types of sugar, dark brown sugar is the closest substitute. It has the same color as that of jaggery, and possesses a greater nutritional value than regular sugar. In order to substitute one cup of sugarcane jaggery, you can use one cup of dark brown sugar along with two teaspoons of molasses.Can I use cane sugar instead of jaggery?
Muscovado sugar \u2014 also called Barbados sugar, khandsari, or khand \u2014 is unrefined cane sugar that still contains molasses, giving it a dark brown color and texture similar to that of wet sand. It's most similar to other unrefined cane sugars like jaggery and panela, but brown sugar can be used as a substitute as well.What Will Happen if You Quit Sugar for 21 Days (6 Healthy Alternatives)
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Traditional white sugar is pure sucrose...Molasses, which is the difference between brown and white sugar is also pretty much pure sucrose (at least the sugar part is). But according to your link, there is a significant amount of inverted sugars and water in jaggery...That sounds more like honey to me, and it'd be a pretty significant change in the chemical behaviour.
I don't think you're going to get a direct substitution, but I think a combination of some strong honey, white sugar, and blackstrap molasses might get you a bit closer...Blackstrap molasses is the most strongly flavoured molasses, so use sparingly, but I think some of it's odd flavours might add to the complexity of your sugar mix.
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