Let’s Try Some Traditional Jaggery/Gud/Gur based Beverages…

Evolution of Indian cuisine dates back to near about 5,000-years ago. The cuisine of India is an amalgamation of various cultures, regional cuisines, and diversity of flavors. One of the most common and traditional ingredients of Indian kitchen is Jaggery or Gur or Gud. It is an unrefined form of sugar which acts as a sweetener and holds many health benefits. Having a little bit of jaggery or Gur after lunch or dinner activates the digestive enzymes and prevents constipation. It also boosts immunity and prevents respiratory disorders and anemia.

So let’s learn a few beverages made from jaggery or Gur.

Paanakam

Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1 cup jaggery powdered, 4 cups water, 3 to 4 pods powdered cardamom, 2 tsp ginger grated dried (chukku/sonth), Juice of 1/2 lime.

Paanakam

Preparation:

1. Take the water in a Jug and dissolve the powdered jaggery. Keep it undisturbed for about 5 minutes allowing the impurities in the jaggery to settle down. Then, strain the jaggery water
2. Add the cardamom, dried ginger, and lime juice and mix well.
3. Pour into tall glasses and serve.
4. You can also keep it in the refrigerator in case u want to have a chilled Paanakam.

Mango Jaggery Treat

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped mangoes, ½ cup jaggery powdered, 1 cup curd.

Mango Jaggery Treat

Preparation:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a mixer along with 1 cup chilled water or some ice crush. Then blend it until it becomes smooth
2. Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

Gud wali Chai (Jaggery Tea)

Ingredients: Jaggery (Gur) grated 3-4 tablespoons, Tea leaves 2 tablespoons, 4 broken Green cardamoms, Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 teaspoon, Crushed black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon, Milk 1/2 cup.

Gud wali Chai (Jaggery Tea)

Preparation:

Take a saucepan and heat 1 cup water. Add cardamoms, crushed peppercorns, fennel seeds and tea leaves. Bring it to boil.

1. Then, add milk and again bring it to boil.
2. Put jaggery in the teapot and strain the prepared tea mixture into the teapot. Stir well until the jaggery melts.
3. Serve hot.

Hope you like these traditional beverages from Indian cuisine. Cheers!!!