A substitute for jaggery

substitutions

What can I use to substitute for jaggery in curries or dals? I've tried white and brown sugar, raw and polished, but there's still some vital taste component missing.

Is there a way to simulate that distinctive flavor profile with other ingredients?

Best Answer

This answer to an earlier question suggests that you can use panela, which I would imagine to be easily obtained at least in those parts of the continental US with a significant Hispanic population.