24/09/2026
Nolen Gur vs Patali Gur: What’s the Difference?
If you have ever explored traditional Bengali food, you have probably come across two much-loved winter ingredients: Nolen Gur and Patali Gur. Both are closely associated with Bengal’s winter season and the natural sweetness of date palm sap. They are used in traditional sweets, pithas, payesh and many other Bengali delicacies.
However, Nolen Gur and Patali Gur are not exactly the same thing. Their texture, form, consistency, storage requirements and culinary uses can differ considerably.
So, what is the difference between Nolen Gur and Patali Gur? Which one should you use for pitha or payesh? And why are these traditional Bengali jaggery products so closely connected with winter? Full blog at https://bongohridoy.com/nolen-gur-vs-patali-gur/