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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

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 5 min · 10 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 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. 2

    Heat clarified butter. Add cumin seeds--let the seeds splutter--make sure they don't turn black.

  3. 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. 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).

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