Jaggery can be found in most supermarkets with a good Asian section. The darker the colour, the stronger the flavour. Jaggery from the date palm tree is a winter specialty and quite rare.

Jaggery, an unrefined sugar, has been gaining popularity as a "healthy" alternative to refined white sugar. Known by various names globally—such as gur in India, panela in Colombia, and gula ...

If your festive binge mode is still on, indulge in the Chhath special – thekua, a desi wheat jaggery cookie, that is crunchy ...