Is Piloncillo Same as Jaggery?

Panela (a.k.a. piloncillo): From Central and South America; made from sugarcane; ranges from toffee to dark-roux coloring. Jaggery (a.k.a. gur): From India; usually made from sugarcane but sometimes made from date palms; ranges from tan to chocolate coloring.

What can I replace jaggery with?

Use one cup dark brown sugar with two teaspoons of maple sugar in place of 1 cup jaggery. You can also add one cup dark brown sugar along with two teaspoons of date sugar as a substitute for one cup jaggery. In this way, you can still enjoy the strong flavor of jaggery in different recipes.

What is piloncillo called in English?

The name piloncillo translates to "little loaf," but in stores you'll most often find this complex sugar shaped like a cone.