Jugu paak is very popular with Gujarati’s, it is made to serve for prashad and also for fasting days. The mixture of roasted peanuts and almonds bind together as you stir in the sugar syrup with the aroma of ground cardamon.
A mitai that has been enjoyed for many generations in our family.
Jugu Paak
A mitai that has been enjoyed for many generations in our family.
Ingredients
- 1,1/2 Kilogram(kg) small peanuts(roasted and skinned)
- 1 Kilogram(kg) jaggery
- 1 Tablespoon(tbsp) oil
Instructions
- Heat the jaggery with the oil, stirring continuously until the liquid gets dark brown and just begins to smoke
- The syrup is ready when a drop from it crystallises in a glass of cold water
- Quickly add the peanuts and mix thoroughly
- Very quickly transfer the mixture onto a greased tray and cut into 4 inch squares
- Separate the pieces when cool
