South Asia — Muslim traditions
Gur Jeera (Jaggery and Cumin)
A South Asian side dish of jaggery, seasoned with cumin and made in the microwave.
10 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 5 min · 10 min total
- easy
- 1
Crush the jaggery with the help of a rolling pin. You could wrap it in a clean towel and crush it with a rolling pin.
- 2
Heat clarified butter. Add cumin seeds--let the seeds splutter--make sure they don't turn black.
- 3
Lower the heat. Add crushed jaggery. Stir until its a smooth mixture. Immediately pour in a sealable container (let it cool before placing the lid).
- 4
Consume warm for best results. The remaining concoction should be sealed and kept in a cool place and can be reheated in a microwave (for a few seconds).
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



