{"title":"Mishri \u0026 Sugar Candy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMishri is sugar syrup crystallised slowly into large, clear lumps. In Tamil it is kalkandu, in Telugu patika bellam, and the variety grown on cotton threads is dhage wali mishri. Palm candy, panangkalkandu, is made the same way from palm sugar and has a faint caramel colour. It sits alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jaggery-gur\"\u003ejaggery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-and-kithul-jaggery\"\u003epalm jaggery\u003c\/a\u003e under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jaggery-and-mishri\"\u003ejaggery and mishri\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany families keep mishri for the temple and the home shrine, where it is offered as prasad with dried fruit. Crushed with roasted saunf, it is the sweet mukhwas passed round after a meal. It is cooked into kalkandu pongal and kalkandu bath, dissolved into warm milk with saffron,. Palm candy is traditionally stirred into hot milk with pepper in Tamil homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge crystals dissolve slowly, so crush them in a mortar before adding to milk or a pan. Mishri does not spoil and keeps for years in a closed jar, but it will cloud and stick if left open in a humid kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"niru-lump-sugar-200g","title":"Niru Lump Sugar 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiru Lump Sugar is kalkandu, the small clear sugar crystals known in North India as mishri. Made from 100% sugar and imported from India, the crystals are crunchy and slowly dissolving, with a clean sweetness. They are a familiar part of temple offerings and home pujas, and a jar of kalkandu often sits next to fennel seeds after meals. This 200g bag is enough for a festive season of prasad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer a small bowl of crystals with raisins and almonds as prasad during Navratri aarti or Diwali Lakshmi puja, and share it with guests afterwards. Mix a spoonful with roasted saunf as an after-meal mouth freshener. In cooking, kalkandu is used in kalkandu pongal and kalkandu vadai, and a few crystals stirred into warm milk with a pinch of cardamom make a simple bedtime drink. Crush the crystals with a rolling pin if you need them to melt quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLump sugar crystals (kalkandu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 200g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor thread mishri, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-dhage-wali-mishri-200g\"\u003eSoghaat Dhage Wali Mishri 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy\"\u003emishri and sugar candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242185834835,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/niru-lump-sugar-200g-front.png?v=1791369721"},{"product_id":"shri-hershne-palm-candy-200g","title":"Shri Hershne Palm Candy 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eShri Hershne Palm Candy is panam kalkandu, the crystallised sugar candy made from the sap of the palmyrah palm. The single ingredient is palmyrah juice, boiled and set into amber, rock-like crystals with a gentle caramel sweetness that is softer than white mishri. It is a long-standing store-cupboard staple in South Indian and Sri Lankan homes, and this 200g screw-top jar is packed in India for Shri Hershne in Ilford.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop a few pieces into hot milk with a pinch of turmeric and black pepper and stir until they melt for a classic bedtime drink. Crush a spoonful to sweeten payasam, panakam for Rama Navami or a jug of nannari sherbet, or pound it with dry ginger for a simple homemade blend. Many families also keep palm candy for puja offerings and prasad. Always use a dry spoon, and keep the jar in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from palmyrah juice only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, as printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable screw-top jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same palm sweetness in block form, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kaaviya-foods-palmyrah-jaggery-250g\"\u003eKaaviya Foods Palmyrah Jaggery 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy\"\u003emishri and sugar candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shri Hershne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242259202387,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shri-hershne-palm-candy-200g-front.png?v=1791370016"},{"product_id":"soghaat-dhage-wali-mishri-200g","title":"Soghaat Dhage Wali Mishri 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoghaat Dhage Wali Mishri is traditional thread rock sugar: large, clear sugar crystals grown slowly on cotton threads, which you can still see running through the lumps. The pack lists a single ingredient, rock sugar, and the crystals have a clean, mild sweetness that melts slowly on the tongue. This 200g bag is imported by Nuovo Foods in West Bromwich and suits home puja shelves as well as the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMishri is a classic offering for Navratri puja, kanya pujan and Janmashtami, often set out with makhana, dried fruit and fresh fruit as prasad. Break a lump into small pieces to serve with saunf as an after-dinner mukhwas, or stir a few crystals into warm milk, chai or a glass of thandai. Crushed mishri also sweetens panchamrit and charnamrit for temple and home ceremonies. Keep the crystals in a dry, airtight jar once the bag is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock sugar crystallised on threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient as printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled halal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable pouch, 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a softer, unrefined sweetener, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-desi-shakkar-500g\"\u003eSoghaat Desi Shakkar 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy\"\u003emishri and sugar candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soghaat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242288464211,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/soghaat-dhage-wali-mishri-200g-front.png?v=1791370069"},{"product_id":"fudco-sugar-candy-crystals-1kg","title":"Fudco Sugar Candy Crystals 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Sugar Candy Crystals are small clear crystals of mishri, the crystallised sugar used across India for prasad, after-meal mouth freshener and sweetening drinks. This 1kg bag suits temples, households that offer prasad daily and anyone stocking up for the festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer mishri as prasad on its own or mixed with roasted chana, or combine it with dried coconut, makhana and dry fruit for panchmeva during Navratri puja. After meals, serve a small bowl of mishri with saunf as a mouth freshener. The crystals also dissolve slowly in warm milk, chai or lemon water for a gentle sweetness, and many families keep a few to hand to soothe a dry throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal sugar candy, also called mishri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for prasad and mouth freshener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the larger lump style see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-sugar-candy-sakar-375g\"\u003eFudco Sugar Candy Sakar 375g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy\"\u003emishri and sugar candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245220381011,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-sugar-candy-crystals-1kg-front.png?v=1791382221"},{"product_id":"fudco-sugar-candy-crystals-375g","title":"Fudco Sugar Candy Crystals 375g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Sugar Candy Crystals in the 375g bag are small clear crystals of mishri, the crystallised sugar that sits on almost every puja thali in India. It is an everyday size for the home shrine and the dining table, where a little mishri with fennel seeds is the traditional way to end a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace a few crystals on the thali as bhog during Navratri aarti, or mix with makhana, dried coconut and dry fruit for panchmeva prasad. Fill a small dish with mishri and saunf to pass round after dinner. A crystal or two stirred into warm milk with a pinch of cardamom makes a simple bedtime drink, and mishri also sweetens thandai and lemon water without clouding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal sugar candy, also called mishri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for prasad and mouth freshener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e375g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStocking up? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-sugar-candy-crystals-1kg\"\u003eFudco Sugar Candy Crystals 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy\"\u003emishri and sugar candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245221462355,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-sugar-candy-crystals-375g-front.png?v=1791382231"},{"product_id":"fudco-sugar-candy-sakar-375g","title":"Fudco Sugar Candy Sakar 375g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Sugar Candy Sakar is crystallised sugar candy in larger, chunkier pieces than standard mishri crystals. Sakar is a familiar offering at temples and home shrines, and the bigger lumps are easy to place on a thali or share out one piece at a time as prasad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer a few pieces as bhog during Navratri puja and at Dussehra and Diwali, then share them as prasad after aarti. Crush lightly in a mortar and mix with dried coconut, makhana, almonds and raisins for a festive prasad mix. After meals, serve a piece with fennel seeds as a mouth freshener. The lumps also dissolve slowly in warm milk, tea or herbal infusions for a mild sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger sugar candy pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for bhog, prasad and mouth freshener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e375g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer smaller crystals? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-sugar-candy-crystals-375g\"\u003eFudco Sugar Candy Crystals 375g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy\"\u003emishri and sugar candy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245223166291,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-sugar-candy-sakar-375g-front.png?v=1791382242"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/mishri-and-sugar-candy.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}