Til Gud ki Chikki | Til ki Gajak | Sesame Brittle

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Gajak or Chikki is a recipe famous in different parts of India and is best enjoyed during winters as it has all the ingredients like gud (jaggery) and til (sesame seeds) which provide the much needed warmth to the body. Traditionally this healthy and wholesome recipe is cooked on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sakranti, which is also celebrated as Lohri in Northern parts of India such as Haryana and Punjab. Best part is, the crunchy brittle can be stored for months and can be enjoyed as and when need be. So, lets start with the ingredients and the recipe.


Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle


INGREDIENTS

  • While til/sesame seeds - 3/4 cup
  • Crumbled gud/jaggery - 3/4 cup
  • Chopped cashews and pistachios(optional) - 2 tbsp
  • Water - 1 to 2 tsp
  • Ghee - 2 tsp

Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle


Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle



Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle


METHOD

  • Start by dry roasting til along with chopped dried nuts on low flame in a pan until just fragrant.
  • Transfer on a plate and keep aside.
  • Now, melt the gud along with water and ghee on low heat. It will turn frothy in 3 to 4 of minutes. Keep stirring continuously.
  • Put few drops of gud in a cup of cold water. If it sets immediately and snaps easily when tried to be cracked, switch the flame off and immediately mix in the sesame and nut mixture.
  • Keep a plate or a thali ready with some ghee smeared on it. Immediately pour the mixture on the plate and spread it using a greased rolling pin while it is still warm.
  • Cut it into pieces using a knife, again when it is still warm.
  • Let it sit to completely cool down and then snap it into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight jar and enjoy when you feel like. 

Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle


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Comments

  1. Bless My Food by PAYALJanuary 17, 2020 at 2:24 AM

    Its not just that til gud ki chilli is cut into diamond shape but the way they are made and presented, is truly making them a diamond, a true piece of art.

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    1. AnshuJanuary 23, 2020 at 1:08 AM

      Thanks so much for the lovely words, Payal!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 18, 2020 at 3:46 AM

    This chikki looks perfect. When we were kids, my mother used to make Chikki at home but now I have become too lazy and buy it from the market which are not that healthy as they also add refined sugar to it. Your post has inspired me to start making it at home again. Thanks for this recipe.

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  3. Mayuri PatelJanuary 18, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    Til Gud ki Chikki is my favourite. Love how beautiful your clicks are. Like your suggestion of adding little water to the gud while heating it. I guess it prevents it from burning or getting hard too quickly.

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    1. AnshuJanuary 23, 2020 at 1:10 AM

      Yes you are right, Mayuri. Thanks for liking!

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  4. VanithaJanuary 19, 2020 at 5:27 AM

    Such a beautiful bowl of chikkis! I love to have a bite of this or peanut chikki after lunch during winters! Love your easy recipe and the clicks are just awesome; pops right out of the screen!

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  5. My Culinary JourneyJanuary 19, 2020 at 11:28 PM

    Beautifully decorated and cut into perfect shape tik gud Chikki looks so inviting. Wanna pick a piece of it from mobile screen and relish it as winter season has set in here.
    Lovely share and beautifully captured.

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  6. Sandhya RamakrishnanJanuary 22, 2020 at 8:43 AM

    Til gud chikki is my all time favorite and yours look perfect. I love the idea of adding some nuts along with the sesame when making this chikki. I am in love with your perfect slices of chikki!

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  7. IndfusedJanuary 22, 2020 at 12:50 PM

    Love these chikkis and can never stop at one! Your chikki diamonds look picture perfect! Great photos too.

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  8. Motions and EmotionsJanuary 22, 2020 at 10:39 PM

    Makar Sankranti is incomplete without having chikkis... This til gud Chikki looks so perfect and rose petals give a lovely flavor to it

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  9. HayleyJanuary 24, 2020 at 1:21 AM

    Winter delicacy that can be made in a ziffy. These til ki chikki is my favourite, once decorated with rose and pistachio it looks so elegant.

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  10. Ruchi's Veg KitchenJanuary 24, 2020 at 3:39 AM

    Love it. Your pictures are so inviting. Winters can't be over without such delicacy. Beautiful post. Very well written. Thanks for share dear.

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  11. jayashreeJanuary 24, 2020 at 5:05 AM

    Love this chikki, it is so crunchy and tasty. The best thing is it can be easily made, your bowlful looks so good.

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