Jiggery .

[larkin]

Can anyone tell me what it is and where to buy. It features in a recipe for curry that I have but don't know what it is - i am presuming a herb . Can't find it in my dictionary either !

[heathfield]

I think that should be Jaggery

[Mortartube]

Jaggery is an unrefined sugar made from the juice of crushed sugar cane stalks. It can be found in East Indian markets, usually in one of two forms; a soft golden sugar with a spreadable texture and a solid cake-like form. It has a distinctive flavor, but brown sugar can be used as a substitute in most applications.

[larkin]

Thanks folks - have just checked recipe and it is a definite misprint in that case ! Thanks for info.

[violetblue]

Was going to ask if it went with pokery - sorry larkin!

[larkin]

No need to apologise - I thought same thing . Could make an interesting dish !!