Magura date palm gur
মাগুরার খেজুর গুড়
Fresh winter molasses from the date palms that line village roads and field edges.
At a glance
- Where
- Magura district, Khulna division
- Where to try
- Village haats around Magura town and Shalikha
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan)
Magura shares the south-west's date palm tradition, and in winter its villages produce liquid jhola gur and set patali. The flavour depends on cold nights and careful boiling. Locals eat it with muri, flattened rice or warm pitha. Buying straight from a village maker is the best way to get pure gur.
Common questions
Where can you eat Magura date palm gur?
Village haats around Magura town and Shalikha.
When is the best time to try Magura date palm gur?
Winter (Dec–Jan).
Which district is Magura date palm gur from?
Magura district, Khulna division.
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