Gur Ghee
A simple North Indian table-side pairing made with soft jaggery and melted ghee. It is often served in small portions with hot roti or paratha, adding a rich, sweet finish to an everyday meal.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~1 min
Prepare the jaggery.
Grate or finely crumble the jaggery so it mixes easily and feels smooth when eaten with roti.
- mix · ~1 min
Mix the gur and ghee.
Place the jaggery in a small bowl, add the slightly warm ghee, and mix until it forms a soft, spoonable mixture.
TIPWarm the ghee gently, not hot, so the jaggery softens without fully melting into a runny syrup. - serve
Serve with hot roti or paratha.
Spoon into 4 small portions and serve right away while the mixture is soft and aromatic.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use soft, crumbly jaggery; hard blocks are harder to blend smoothly with the ghee.
- 2Warm the ghee just until fluid, not hot, or the mixture can turn thin and syrupy.
- 3Grate the jaggery finely so it melts slightly on contact with hot roti and feels smooth.
- 4Mix just before serving for the best soft texture and fresh ghee aroma.
- 5If your jaggery has tiny impurities, crumble it and sieve lightly before mixing.
- 6Serve in very small portions, as this pairing is meant to be rich and eaten a little at a time.
- 7Leftover mixture can firm up; let it sit at room temperature briefly before serving again.
Adapt it for your goals.
Elaichi
Add a pinch of ground cardamom for a more festive, dessert-like aroma that pairs beautifully with hot paratha.
winter styleWinter-style
Use darker, more robust jaggery for a deeper earthy sweetness often enjoyed in colder months.
grainy textureGrainy-texture
Keep the jaggery only lightly crumbled instead of finely grated if you like a slightly crunchy, rustic bite.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Quick Energy Pairing
Jaggery provides fast-acting sweetness, making this a small, satisfying accompaniment with a simple meal.
Rich in Traditional Fats
Ghee adds richness and satiety, so a little of this mixture can feel deeply satisfying alongside roti or paratha.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, but it is best mixed shortly before serving. If made ahead, it may firm up; let it soften at room temperature before serving.
