Jaggary
Sold in jars, in solid cakes or balls that come in cans, jaggary is the local Indian and South East Asian name for 'palm sugar'. It's an unrefined brown sugar extracted from the sap of the jaggery palm that grows in East India. As well as being used in cakes and as a general sweetener, it's a key ingredient in some vegetarian curries.
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Indian & Sri Lankan markets - 29 Apr 2009
The cooking of the Indian sub-continent can seem complex. Lists of ingredients are often lengthy. But once you have them in stock, recipes are as simple as any other national cuisine. Find them at these markets, take any questions with you and ask for advice. You'll find store owners enthusiastic about helping. read more...
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Par-boiled basmati rice was only one of the intriguing ingredients on sale at the small Pakistani-Bangladeshi bazaar in Falls Church. read more...
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